Wecome to Ray's Ukulele! Ready to spread some holiday cheer? You won't believe how easy it is to get your friends and family singing along with this absolute classic.
Even if you just picked up your uke today, you're going to nail this. It's all about simple shapes and a breezy rhythm that feels like a warm hug. Let's get started and make some festive magic happen!
The Essential Chords
We only need three super simple finger shapes for this whole song, and they are beginner-friendly enough for anyone to master in minutes!
G Major
A Major
D Major
Strumming Patterns
1. The Island Strum
This is the go-to rhythm for almost every happy song on the ukulele! It has a bouncy, tropical feel that makes everyone want to dance.
Play-Along Song Sheets
Follow along with these sheets for the lyrics and chord changes, or click the yellow button at the top to download the full PDF from my Patreon.
Lesson Details
- DifficultyBeginner
- TuningGCEA
- TechniqueChords / Strumming
- ChordsG, A, D
Gear & Setup
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Comments:
Thank you Ray its perfect❤
Please do migraine by boy with uke
Fun. A big thanks, Ray.
Nice! I do have one question, I was thinking of asking for a ukulele for Christmas. I’m willing to learn every day up to 2 hours each one. It will be my first instrument i have ever tried… Do you think it’s a good idea? Thanks Ray! 😊
