Medium Key: Dm 76 BPM
Careless Whisper
George Michael
Chords: Dm Gm Am Bb
Transpose: 0
Size:
Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
Dm – Gm – Am – Bb
[Chorus]
Dm – Gm – Am – Bb
💡 Tips
- • Iconic sax riff
- • Same progression throughout
- • 80s classic
🎵 Did You Know?
- • George Michael wrote at 17
- • Released 1984
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Set to 76 BPM for this song
How to Play "Careless Whisper" on Ukulele
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (Dm, Gm, Am, Bb) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of Dm at around 76 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- Dm — Standard fingering
- Gm — Standard fingering
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- Bb — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar medium songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.