Mastering the Chords C, Am, F, and G
In this tutorial, we’ll be looking at how to play “At My Worst” by Pink Sweats on the ukulele.
The song features four chords: C, Am, F, and G. These chords are relatively simple to play, but they can be challenging for beginners to switch between quickly. With a little practice, though, you’ll be able to play the song with ease.
To start, let’s take a look at the chords themselves. The C chord is made up of three fingers on the third fret of the A string, second fret of the D string, and first fret of the B string. The Am chord is similar to the C chord but with one finger moved down to the second fret of the G string. The F chord is a bit more complicated, with four fingers on the second fret of the G string, first fret of the E string, and third frets of the A and C strings. Finally, the G chord is made up of two fingers on the second fret of the A string and third fret of the E string.
Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the chords, it’s time to start practicing the song itself.
Let’s play….
Here’s the chord progression for the verses:
C Am F G
You’ll play each chord for one measure, or four beats, before switching to the next one. Repeat this progression twice for each verse. Here’s how it should sound:
[Play C for 4 beats] [Play Am for 4 beats] [Play F for 4 beats] [Play G for 4 beats]
[Play C for 4 beats] [Play Am for 4 beats] [Play F for 4 beats] [Play G for 4 beats]
Now let’s look at the chorus:
C G Am F
Again, you’ll play each chord for one measure before switching to the next one. Repeat this progression twice for each chorus. Here’s how it should sound:
[Play C for 4 beats] [Play G for 4 beats] [Play Am for 4 beats] [Play F for 4 beats]
[Play C for 4 beats] [Play G for 4 beats] [Play Am for 4 beats] [Play F for 4 beats]
Once you’ve got the hang of playing the chords for the verses and chorus, you can start working on the strumming pattern. The strumming pattern for “At My Worst” is relatively simple, but it can be challenging to get the timing right. Here’s the pattern:
D D U U D U
The letters represent the down and up strums. The “D” stands for a down strum, and the “U” stands for an up strum. The pattern is repeated twice for each chord, for a total of eight strums per measure.
To make the song sound more interesting, you can add some variations to the strumming pattern. For example, you could try playing the pattern twice for the first three chords of the verse, and then playing it four times for the last chord. Or you could try playing the pattern once for each chord, but emphasizing the first down strum and making the rest of the strums quieter.
Now that you’ve learned the chords, the strumming pattern, and some variations, it’s time to put everything together and start playing the song. Here are the lyrics and chord progressions for “At My Worst”:
Verse 1:
C Am F G
Can I call you baby? Can you be my friend?
C Am F G
Can you be my lover up until the very end?
Chorus:
C G Am F
Let me, let me know, oh, when I
C G Am F
When I’m supposed to love you, babe
C G Am F
I, I’ll make you mine, mine
C G Am F
I’ll make you mine
Verse 2:
C Am F G
I’ll follow behind, time after time
C Am F G
If you fall I’ll catch you, I’ll be waiting
C Am F G
Time after time
Chorus:
C G Am F
Let me, let me know, oh, when I
C G Am F
When I’m supposed to love you, babe
C G Am F
I, I’ll make you mine, mine
C G Am F
I’ll make you mine
Bridge:
C G Am F
Tell me if you really love me, baby
C G Am F
Tell me if you really love me, baby
C G Am F
Tell me if you really love me, baby
C G Am F
Tell me if you really love me, baby
Chorus:
C G Am F
Let me, let me know, oh, when I
C G Am F
When I’m supposed to love you, babe
C G Am F
I, I’ll make you mine, mine
C G Am F
I’ll make you mine
As you practice the song, be sure to pay attention to the timing and rhythm of each chord change. This will help you to play the song smoothly and accurately.
In conclusion, “At My Worst” by Pink Sweats is a great song to learn on the ukulele, featuring the chords C, Am, F, and G. With a little practice, you can master the chord progressions and strumming pattern and start playing the song with confidence. Remember to take your time, be patient with yourself, and most importantly, have fun!