Playing Senorita on Ukulele: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article provides a comprehensive guide to playing Senorita, performed by Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello, on the ukulele. It includes detailed ukulele tablature, chord progressions, and an in-depth explanation of how to perform the song. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this article will help you master this popular song on your ukulele.
Introduction to Ukulele Tablature
Before diving into the song, it's essential to understand how to read ukulele tablature. Please refer to the following guide: How To Read Ukulele Tablature.
The Chords Used in this Song
The song uses the following chords: Bm7, Cmaj7, D, Em, and Gmaj7. This version is played transposed down by 5 with a capo on the 5th fret. This is, in my opinion, the easiest version of the song.
Song Arrangement and Chord Progression
Intro
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Chorus 1
Em Gmaj7 Cmaj7 Bm7 D
Verse 1
Gmaj7Land in Miami the air was hot from summer rain Cmaj7Sweat drippin' off me before I even knew her name la-la-la Bm7 DIt felt like ooh-la-la-la yeah noEm Gmaj7 Sapphire moonlight we danced for hours in the sand Cmaj7Tequila sunrise her body fit right in my hands la-la-la Bm7 DIt felt like ooh-la-la-la yeah
Chorus 2
-nc- Em I love it when you call me seorita Gmaj7 I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya Cmaj7 But every touch is ooh-la-la-la its true la-la-la Bm7 Ooh I should be runnin D Ooh you know I love it when you Em Call me seorita Gmaj7 I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya Cmaj7 But every touch is ooh-la-la-la its true la-la-la Bm7 Ooh I should be runnin D Em Ooh you keep me comin for ya
Verse 2
Gmaj7Locked in the hotel, there's just some things that never change Cmaj7You say we're just friends, but friends don't know the way you taste la-la-la Bm7 D -nc-Cause you know it's been a long time comin', don't ya let me fall ooh ooh-ooh-ah-ahEmOoh, when your lips undress me, hooked on your tongueGmaj7 Ooh, love your kiss is deadly, don't stop
Chorus 3
-nc- Em I love it when you call me seorita Gmaj7 I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya Cmaj7 But every touch is ooh-la-la-la its true la-la-la Bm7 Ooh I should be runnin D Ooh you know I love it when you Em Call me seorita Gmaj7 I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya Cmaj7 But every touch is ooh-la-la-la its true la-la-la Bm7 Ooh I should be runnin D Em Ooh you keep me comin' for ya
Outro
Gmaj7All along I've been comin' for ya -for you- Cmaj7And I hope it meant something to ya -ooh ooh-ooh-ooh- Bm7 D Em Call my name, I'll be comin' for ya comin' for ya for ya-ah-ah-ah -comin' for ya- -comin' for ya- Gmaj7For ya-ah-ah-ah -oh she loves it when I come- Cmaj7For ya-ah-ah-ah Bm7Ooh I should be runninD EmOoh you keep me comin for ya
Conclusion
Mastering Senorita on ukulele can be a fun and rewarding experience. With consistent practice and dedication, you'll be playing this song in no time.