Easy Key: C 90 BPM
Edelweiss
The Sound of Music
Chords: C G7 F Am Dm
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
C – G7 – C – F – C – Am – Dm – G7 – C – G7 – C – F – C – G7 – C
💡 Tips
- • In 3/4 waltz time
- • From Sound of Music
- • Sweet and gentle
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Written by Rodgers & Hammerstein
- • From The Sound of Music (1959)
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How to Play "Edelweiss" on Ukulele
"Edelweiss" by The Sound of Music is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 5 simple chords (C, G7, F, Am, Dm) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of C at around 90 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
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- G7 — Standard fingering
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- Dm — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar easy songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.