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Feeling Groovy Ukulele Lesson & Chords
I play the song in B Flat, 5-semitones lower than Eb on the record
These are the chords used to play Feeling Groovy on ukulele
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Bbsus2 - F/A - Csus4 - F
How to play Feeling Groovy on Ukulele (chords, rhythm & feel)
Next Steps — start playing now
✔ Watch the Demo Video
✔ Follow the Lyric & Chord Sheet
✔ Play along with the Backing Track
⚠️ Important: The song revolves around a clever 4-chord progression that only works in Bb on ukulele (original is in Eb). Simple finger movement between variations on standard chords hit the right notes. The Claw hand shape and Chef's Kiss strumming techniques combine for picking and strumming.
Once you've got this, you can try Gentle on My Mind ukulele lesson
— Play it Like the Record
These aren’t complicated chords — just slight variations on standard chord shapes. That’s what creates that signature Simon & Garfunkel sound.
Simon & Garfunkel 1966. Acoustic Folk-Pop
Key: Bb
Dropped 5-semitones from Eb on the original record.
Techniques:
Combined Claw Hand picking and Chef's Kiss strumming
Chord Loop:
Bbsus2, F/A, Csus4, F
Technique Focus
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Micro Lesson 1
Micro Lesson 2
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Chords & Basic Riff
Riff #1 of 3
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Micro Lesson 3
Micro Lesson 4
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Riff #2 of 3
Riff #3 of 3
Q: What key is Feeling Groovy in on ukulele?
A: Bb Major (original is in Eb)
Q: What chords are used in Feeling Groovy on ukulele?
A: Bbsus2, F/A, Csus4, F. Slight variations on standard chord shapes, and all easy to play. The feel comes from using the correct techniques to get that rhythm and feel
Q: Why doesn't Feeling Groovy sound right on my Ukulele?
A: To really sound like the original record, your ukulele setup is critical — including a Low G string and a tenor ukulele.
👉 See the Getting Started guide to set up your ukulele for this playing style.
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