Fun for ukulele beginners! Easy songs you can play with just a few chords
The ukulele is known for its light, cheerful sound.
It naturally evokes a Hawaiian vibe, and its compact shape is adorable—so it soothes the heart both to see and to hear.
Compared to the guitar’s six strings, the ukulele has only four, which makes it a friendly instrument for beginners.
There are plenty of online tutorial videos with simple arrangements and slow, easy-to-follow explanations, so even if you’ve never played guitar or another instrument—or tried and gave up—you may find your world opening up once you start!
Here, we’re introducing easy-to-play recommended songs with the theme of simple performance.
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Fun for ukulele beginners too! Easy songs you can play with a few chords (41–50)
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
The song Odoru Pompokolin, famous from Chibi Maruko-chan, is one that every Japanese person has probably heard.
Amazingly, it only uses four chords.
I recommend starting with this song to learn how to finger the chords.
First, practice slowly and without rushing.
Message of RougeArai Yumi
If you’re thinking about starting the ukulele, why not begin together with a friend? Yumi Arai’s “Rouge no Dengon” is an easy song to play, so if you try it with a friend, you’ll surely get hooked on how fun the ukulele is! Playing an instrument alone is fun, but when you play with friends, the fun multiplies many times over!
Sazae-san
This is the theme song of Sazae-san, which holds the Guinness World Record as the longest-running animated TV series in the world.
With its catchy melody and pastoral lyrics, this song is known by everyone and was composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi in 1969.
Even though it uses many 7th chords and minor-type chords on the ukulele, the positions aren’t that hard to hold, so anyone can learn to play it with practice! If you play it with a funky strumming pattern, it’s sure to get the crowd going!
I’m yoursJason Mraz
Jason Mraz’s signature song “I’m Yours” is a perfect fit for the ukulele.
That buoyant, uplifting performance matches the ukulele’s light tone beautifully, and it’s a song that’s fun to sing, too.
If you master the English lyrics and keep it in your ukulele sing-and-play repertoire, it’ll be seriously cool!
Maplesupittsu
Don’t you think the gentle tone of the ukulele pairs wonderfully with Spitz’s songs? In this video, you’ll find yourself enchanted by the subtly flowing, crystal-clear atmosphere of Spitz and the warm timbre.
Since chord charts aren’t displayed, it might be a good idea to keep your own prepared sheet handy while you play.
Here and there, brief subtitles pop up with ukulele tips and the performer’s personal observations, making it fun to relax with a chuckle as you play.
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Kanpai” is also a classic that’s great for beginners.
This song only uses six chords, so definitely give it a try.
Be mindful of your fingering to make a smooth chord change from Dm to G7.
When you’re practicing with a focus on chord changes, it’s fine to keep your right-hand movement simple—just strum once with a single “jaan” sound!
Love RadiantMisora Hibari
Hibari Misora, one of Japan’s most iconic singers, created “Ai Sansan” with the theme of love for family.
It’s a classic that everyone knows.
When played on the ukulele, the melody takes on an even gentler feel.
Because the lyrics express straightforward affection, it’s perfect for performing as a sing-and-play piece at celebratory occasions.
It’s also recommended for those who want to focus on vocals or try adding their own arrangement, since the song is slow-tempo and uses simple chords.
