Medium Key: G 116 BPM

Home Cavetown

Various Artists

Chords:
G
Em
C
D
Transpose: 0
Size:

Strumming Pattern

(Island strum - down, down-up, up-down-up)

[Verse]

G Em C D

[Chorus]

D C Em G

💡 Tips

  • Practice the G to Em chord change slowly
  • Use the island strum pattern for authentic sound
  • Start at a slower tempo and gradually increase speed

🎵 Did You Know?

  • "Home Cavetown" is a popular song for ukulele beginners
  • This song uses 4 basic chords

⏱️ Practice with Metronome

Set to 116 BPM for this song

How to Play "Home Cavetown" on Ukulele

"Home Cavetown" by Various Artists is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (G, Em, C, D) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.

The song is played in the key of G at around 116 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

  • G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
  • Em — Standard fingering
  • C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
  • D — 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.