The Boxer Ukulele Chords

I play the song in C (original track B)
These are The Boxer ukulele chords I use to sound like the record

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C - Am - G - G7 - G6 - F

How to play The Boxer on Ukulele

Start here — learn the chords & song structure

✔ Follow the Lyric & Chord Sheet

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The chords are easy — but key to getting the real feel of the song

— Play it Like the Record

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Lyrics & Ukulele Chords

These are the chords used to play The Boxer on the ukulele.

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The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel is a classic acoustic song with a steady rhythm and repeating chord structure — ideal for learning how to play full songs on ukulele with feel and flow.

Key: C
Up 1-semitone from B, the key on the original record

The Boxer Ukulele Chords:
C - Am - G - G7 - G6 - F

Techniques:
Claw Handshape picking
Chef's Kiss strumming
3-Nail Strike downstrokes

Q: What key is The Boxer in on ukulele?
A: C Major (original record in B Major)

Q: What chords are used in The Boxer on ukulele?
A: C - Am - G - G7 - G6 - F The chords are straightforward. The feel comes from playing using the correct techniques to get that rhythm and feel

Q: Why doesn't The Boxer 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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