Easy Key: C 138 BPM
La Bamba
Ritchie Valens
Chords: C F G
Transpose: 0
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💡 Tips
- • Only 3 chords
- • Traditional Mexican song
- • Great party song
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Traditional folk song
- • Ritchie Valens hit 1958
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Set to 138 BPM for this song
How to Play "La Bamba" on Ukulele
"La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 3 simple chords (C, F, G) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of C at around 138 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
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
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.