12 Beautiful Ukulele Love Songs (And How To Play Them)

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Here Are Some Of The Best Ukulele Love Songs To Play For Your Person!

Searching for the perfect ukulele love songs? You’re not alone! Some of the best songs to play on the ukulele are love songs. Love songs on ukulele have something light and cute about them – maybe it’s just the tone of the instrument singing through!

So, whether you are looking for romantic ukulele songs or cute ukulele love songs, we’ve got you covered.

animated blue ukulele beside white sign with heart on it on white musical background.

This uke love song list is loaded with popular songs and a few personal favorites to keep things fresh. Keep in mind, this list of ukulele love songs is made of both songs that were originally done on a ukulele as well as love songs that have been covered on ukulele (and are amazing)!

Most of the uke love songs below are in standard uke tuning – G-C-E-A – but some different versions might require a ukulele capo.

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

As one of the more simple love songs on the ukulele, “I’m Yours” packs a punch (in a good way). With fun lyrics and a nice, simple strumming pattern and chords, you can focus on singing the words to your person so they hit home.

Understandably, it’s a fun song about being totally “in” for your person. There’s even a fun interlude that you can make up words and sounds to!

  • Chords For I’m Yours: C, G, Am, F, D7
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for I’m Yours.

Can’t Help Falling In Love – Twenty One Pilots

For a classic love song that definitely stands up to the test of time (a theme on this list), you’ve got to cover Elvis. Twenty One Pilots does an incredible version of “Can’t Help Falling In Love” on the ukulele that you have to hear.

Sure, there might be a number of ukulele chords you’ll have to learn and play… but there are few pretty ukulele songs that get the message across as well as this one. “I can’t help falling in love with you…” is something your person is going to want to hear!

  • Chords For Can’t Help Falling In Love: A7, Am, B7, C, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, G, G7
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for Can’t Help Falling In Love.

You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell

“You Are My Sunshine” is already one of the top cute songs to play on ukulele. However, sung to your person, the whole song is extra sweet. This is a song that has been covered numerous times over the years – from Johnny Cash to The Civil Wars.

With four uke chords to play along with simple, fun lyrics, you can’t go wrong with this as your love song of choice. Singing “you make me happy when skies are grey” is just too cute.

  • Chords For You Are My Sunshine: Am, C, Dm, F
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for You Are My Sunshine.

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

It might be one of the more popular songs on this list, but there’s a good reason for that. Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” is honestly pretty perfect to sing as a love song.

The imagery of “dancing in the dark with you between my arms” and being “barefoot on the grass” is just too lovely to pass up.

The best part about “Perfect” is that it has some of the easiest love song ukulele chords out there for you to play!

  • Chords For Perfect: G, Em, C, D
  • Capo: Capo on 1st Fret for original key

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for Perfect.

Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s

For an absolutely classic love song that is made for those experiencing physical distance in their relationship, “Hey There Delilah” is the one.

If we had to pick a favorite ukulele love song, it might very well be “Hey There Delilah”. The lyrics tell a story and will definitely get the message across that you miss/need your person but are hopeful for the future.

The nice thing about this song is that because it’s so popular, there are a bunch of different versions (mainly differing by key, and thus your singing voice).

  • Chords For Hey There Delilah: A, Bm, D, G, Gbm (popular version)/ C, Am, F, G, Em (slightly easier version) but see which one works for your voice
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for Hey There Delilah.

Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis

For a bit of a throwback classic, turn to “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis. The ukulele chords aren’t too tricky and the lyrics tend to repeat. That makes it an easy song to learn overall.

The song might sound morbid to some, but it’s really about passionate love for another that is unwavering. It’s also a song about not listening to others when you know your heart is right. It’s a song we really like!

  • Chords For Bleeding Love: F, Dm, Bb, C
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for Bleeding Love.

La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong

There are some beautiful ukulele songs out there – and none are as timeless as “La Vie En Rose”. This “oldie but a goodie” was originally sung in French by Edith Piaf (you can find the uke chords and lyrics here).

The song has been covered by a number of artists over the years – one of which is Louis Armstrong. For those who know their TV shows: It’s also popular because of a version sung on “How I Met Your Mother”.

The lyrics are simply beautiful. With a number of chord changes, it’s not the easiest song but it’s also not the most difficult you can learn to play to your person!

  • Chords For La Vie En Rose: C, Cmaj7, C7, Am, D7, G7, Dm, A
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for La Vie En Rose.

Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows

When it comes to sweet ukulele songs, “Accidentally in Love” is definitely up there. Most people know this track from the soundtrack for Shrek 2.

It’s also a fun, more lively song about falling in love and being just giddy about it. The chords pretty easy to play and it has a really simple strum pattern so give this one a go!

  • Chords For Accidentally in Love: A, Am, C, D, Em, G
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for Accidentally in Love.

You and Me – Lifehouse

Of all the love songs to play on ukulele, this might be another favorite! “You and Me” by Lifehouse is one of those timeless songs that can also work as a ukulele wedding song.

The messaging behind being so deeply in love with the other person is sweet without being creepy – and it’s conveyed in such a poetic way.

Once again, the chords and strumming pattern are pretty easy to pick up – just like it is as a guitar love song!

  • Chords For You and Me: C, Cm, D, Em, G
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for You and Me.

The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson

It might be more of a “one-hit wonder” but “The Way I Am” is always perfect. If you are searching for simple love song ukulele chords, you might be able to play this one without issue.

It’s definitely a cute song about loving your person unconditionally – the way they are – and accepting them – flaws and all!

It’s also not too long to play. So, you can learn it quickly and it won’t drag on for ages!

  • Chords For The Way I Am: A7, C, D, Em, G
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for The Way I Am.

If The World Was Ending- JP Saxe ft. Julia Michaels

As a hit song at the time of writing, “If The World Was Ending” is a song we need to include on this list. It’s also a song that sounds great on the ukulele.

Some people even think it’s a sad ukulele song… which is why it’s on both our lists. How you interpret it is really dependent on your life experiences.

As a love song, it’s a song about two people and their ups and downs. The overall messaging, however, is that at the end of the day, you want to be there for them/with them. It might work for you and your person…. it worked for JP and Julia (who are a couple in real life!)

  • Chords For If The World Was Ending: F, G, C, Am
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for If The World Was Falling. There are other versions on YouTube with a capo on 1st fret that also sound great.

Sea of Love – Cat Power

Last, but certainly not least, we have “Sea of Love”. Popularized by the film “Juno”, “Sea of Love” by Cat Power is about exactly what you’d imagine – a sea of love!

It’s not a total beginner chord and strum progression but it’s also not the most difficult ukulele love song you could try to learn.

It’s all about telling your person how much you love them.. and it does a great job of that!

  • Chords For Sea of Love: D, Db7, E, Eb7, G
  • Capo: No Capo

You can look here to find a version of the ukulele chords/tabs for Sea of Love.

And there you have it – a rundown of some of the ukulele love songs to learn for your special person. In the end, there are many more nice uke songs. However, these are ones we love and we hope they work for you, too!

As always, Happy Strumming,

-E

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About Eric

With a background in music theory through brass instruments and choir, Eric’s introduction to acoustic guitar was at the age of 16. His first Seagull will always be his true first love. Over the years, he’s tested many different types of gear (picks, straps, tuners, etc.), learned to do his own guitar maintenance, and watched the instrument space change. He might not be a professional, but his passion for music goes a long way.