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Where can a beginner find easy songs to play on the ukulele?

1. "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley

One of the first songs beginners learn on ukulele. It's played in the C, F and G7 chords.

2. "Riptide" by Vance Joy

This song follows the same chord progression as "Three Little Birds".

3. "Let Her Go" by Passenger

This song primarily uses 3 chords: G, C, D with a capo on the 2nd fret.

4. "Happy" by Pharrell Williams

Uses just the C, G, Am, and F chords.

5. "Hey Soul Sister" by Train

A little more challenging than the others, but still only requires the basic chords G, C, D, and Em.

6. "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

This song uses the simplified progression used in "Three Little Birds" and "Riptide".

7. "Your Song" by Elton John

With a capo on the 2nd fret, the chords in this song are C, G, Am, F.

8. "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley

One of the most famous love songs can also be played with basic ukulele chords.

9. "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

A capo on the first fret is used here. The song then only requires the chords C, G, Am, and F.

10. "Yellow" by Coldplay

This song is played using the C, Am, F and G chords.

11. "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen

Requires 4 chords: G, C, D and Em.

12. "Here Comes The Sun" by The Beatles

Uses the D, G and A chords.

13. "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King

This classic primarily uses the C, F and G chords.

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