What Are The Most Played Beatles Songs On Ukulele?
Our Top 5 Beatles Songs To Play On Your Uke
Strum along, Beatles fans! When it comes to timeless tunes that sound incredible on the ukulele, the Fab Four never disappoint. Whether you're a beginner looking for simple chords or a more advanced player wanting to add a sprinkle of Beatlemania to your repertoire, we've rounded up five of the best Beatles songs to play on your uke. Let’s get started!
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This was one of the very last songs John Lennon and Paul McCartney sat down and wrote together in a true collaboration. They were at Paul’s house messing around on the piano.
Paul and Ringo singing ‘With a Little Help From My Friends’
2. I Want To Hold Your Hand
The recording was completed in 17 takes. The Beatles spent some time rehearsing the song before the tapes began rolling, and according to Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, take one was largely the same as the final version. It was also the group's first American number one.
The Beatles singing ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’
3. Can’t Buy Me Love
When pressed by American journalists in 1966 to reveal the song's "true" meaning, McCartney stated that "I think you can put any interpretation you want on anything, but when someone suggests that 'Can't Buy Me Love' is about a prostitute, I draw the line." He went on to say: "The idea behind it was that all these material possessions are all very well, but they won't buy me what I really want."
The Beatles singing ‘Can’t buy Me Love’
4. I Will
‘I Will’ is a song released by The Beatles on their self titled album, The Beatles. This was one of the songs which they worked on while on their trip to India, however, it was not finished until they started recording it back in London.
The Beatles singing ‘I Will’
5. Twist And Shout
Twist And Shout continued to be part of The Beatles' live set following the release of their Please Please Me album. It was the final song at their Sunday Night at the London Palladium performance on 13 October 1963, which was thought to signal the start of Beatlemania.
The Beatles singing ‘Twist and Shout’
The Fab Four
Final Thoughts
The Beatles’ genius lies in their ability to craft songs that transcend time and genre. Translating their classics onto the ukulele not only breathes new life into their music but also showcases just how versatile your uke can be. So grab your ukulele, tune it up, and let the magic of Beatlemania inspire your next jam session.
What’s your favorite Beatles song to play on the ukulele? Let us know in the comments below!
Please check out our full song list for more popular songs to play on the ukulele.
Happy strumming 🙂
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