Medium Key: A 133 BPM
Whiskey in the Jar
Various Artists
Chords: A F#m D E
Transpose: 0
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
A – F#m – D – E
[Chorus]
E – D – F#m – A
💡 Tips
- • Practice the A to F#m chord change slowly
- • Use the island strum pattern for authentic sound
- • Start at a slower tempo and gradually increase speed
🎵 Did You Know?
- • "Whiskey in the Jar" is a popular song for ukulele beginners
- • This song uses 4 basic chords
⏱️ Practice with Metronome
Set to 133 BPM for this song
How to Play "Whiskey in the Jar" on Ukulele
"Whiskey in the Jar" by Various Artists is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (A, F#m, D, E) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of A at around 133 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
- A — Standard fingering
- F#m — Standard fingering
- D — Standard fingering
- E — 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.