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Uptown Girl Ukulele Chords by Billy Joel

by Per Kjeller
written by Per Kjeller
Uptown Girl Ukulele Chords by Billy Joel. The chords used in this song are D, Em, G, A, and Bb. Change the key of the song for FREE if needed.

“Uptown Girl,” a classic from the legendary American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, was released on September 29, 1983, as the second single from his ninth studio album, “An Innocent Man.” The song has personal origins, penned by Joel about his relationship with supermodel Elle Macpherson, and later associated with his future wife, Christie Brinkley. The track pays homage to the sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, exhibiting a catchy doo-wop-inspired pop sound distinct from Joel’s typical style.

The song received widespread acclaim upon its release, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reigning at the number 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart for five weeks. The iconic music video, featuring Christie Brinkley, amplified its appeal, making it a favorite in the early MTV era. Even decades later, “Uptown Girl” remains a beloved classic, its story of love defying social boundaries still resonating with audiences worldwide.

Uptown Girl Ukulele Chords by Billy Joel

VERSE 1:
DUptown girlEminShe’s been living in her Duptown worldGI bet she’s Anever had a Dbackstreet guyEminI bet her momma never Dtold her why
GI‘m gonna Atry for an
VERSE 2:
DUptown girlEminShe’s been living in her Dwhite-bred worldGAs long as Aanyone with Dhot blood canEminAnd now she’s looking for a Ddowntown manGThat’s what I Aam
BRIDGE:
BbAnd when she Gminknows whatShe Cminwants from her FtimeBbAnd when she Gminwakes upAnd Amin7b5makes up her D7mind
GShe’ll see I’m Eminnot so toughAminJust becauseAI‘m in love with an
CHORUS 1:
DUptown girlEminYou know I’ve seen her in her Duptown worldGShe’s getting Atired of her Dhigh-class toysEminAnd all her presents from her Duptown boysGShe’s got a Achoice
INTERLUDE:
FOh, oh, oh, ohGOh, oh, oh, ohEOh, oh, oh, ohAminOh, oh, Goh, oh
FOh, oh, oh, ohGOh, oh, oh, ohEOh, oh, oh, ohAOh, oh,oh, oh
VERSE 3:
DUptown girlEminYou know I can’t afford to Dbuy her pearlsGBut maybe Asomeday when my Dship comes inEminShe’ll understand what kind of Dguy I’ve beenGAnd then I’ll Awin
BRIDGE:
BbAnd when she’s GminwalkingShe’s Cminlooking so FfineBbAnd when she’s GmintalkingShe’ll Amin7b5say that she’s D7mine
GShe’ll say I’m Eminnot so toughAminJust becauseAI‘m in love with an
VERSE 4:
DUptown girlEminShe’s been living in her Dwhite-bred worldGAs long as Aanyone with Dhot blood canEminAnd now she’s looking for a Ddowntown manGThat’s what AI am
INTERLUDE:
FOh, oh, oh, ohGOh, oh, oh, ohEOh, oh, oh, ohAminOh, oh, Goh, oh
FOh, oh, oh, ohGOh, oh, oh, ohEOh, oh, oh, ohAOh, oh,oh, oh
OUTRO:
DUptown girlEminShe’s my uptown DgirlYou Gknow I’m in AloveWith an Duptown girlEminMy uptown giDrlYou Gknow I’m in AloveWith an Duptown girlEminMy uptown giDrlYou Gknow I’m in AloveWith an Duptown girl
EminMy uptown giDrlYou Gknow I’m in AloveWith an Duptown girl.
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