Top 10 Easy Ukulele Songs To Sing This Summer

• Table of Contents
• 7 Easy Songs That Always Get Everyone Singing For Ukulele 🎤
• 7 Easy Songs to Light Up Your Campfire Night 🔥
• 7 Happy Ukulele Songs That Sound Better by the Sea 🏖️
• 7 Easy Ukulele Tunes To Spark Good Vibes With Friends 👯‍♀️
• Unwind With These 6 Calm And Easy Ukulele Songs 😌
• Final Strum 🎵

My 6 best easy songs to play on the ukulele and sing this summer are Let it Be - the Beatles ; The Lion Sleeps Tonight ; Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson ; Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzerald ; Shotgun - George Ezra ; Imagine – John Lennon

This article is your beginner-friendly guide to fun, easy ukulele songs that are perfect for sing-alongs all summer long—wherever the sunshine takes you! ☀️🎶

In each section, I've ordered the songs from the easiest to the hardest.

There, I have (started to) listed:

• what are the chords needed

Most of the time, there is no need for capos.

But I do recommend one for some music. Check out Capo On Ukulele: 5 Simple Tricks To Sound Better! for more information about a capo.

• the strumming pattern(s)

You can have great fun playing a song with just one downstrum on each beat!

However, some people in your audience could find that repetitive. So you'll probably want to learn slowly new strumming patterns.

• the BPM, or how fast you should play it to sound like the original.

You don't need to play that fast, of course. The slower it gets, the more mellow it will sound. Most of the time, it's sounds nice to do it slower than the original.

But the quicker it is, the closer it is to the original, the closer it is from the original feeling.

7 Easy Songs That Always Get Everyone Singing For Ukulele 🎤

Nothing beats the joy of a good sing-along. I’ve seen it happen again and again — one strum, and everyone joins in!

These songs are catchy, simple, and super fun to play on the ukulele. They’re great for beginners and guaranteed to spark smiles.

Here are my top 7 sing-along hits:

• Let It Be – The Beatles
• Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King
• Hey Soul Sister – Train
• I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
• Count on Me – Bruno Mars
• Riptide – Vance Joy
  • Chords: Am, G, C, F
  • Strumming pattern: the Island Strum + another strumming strumming pattern
  • BPM: 102 BPM

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You don’t need to be perfect. The joy is in singing together. So tune up and go for it!

7 Easy Songs to Light Up Your Campfire Night 🔥

There’s something magical about playing the ukulele around a fire. I always keep mine close when camping with friends.

It’s cozy, the stars are out, and everyone wants to sing. These songs work every single time.

What are your go-to campfire songs?
Here are mine:

• Leaving on a Jet Plane – John Denver
• Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
• Country Roads – John Denver
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
• Hotel California (easy version) – Eagles

These are easy to learn and loved by all. So grab your uke, find a log to sit on, and strum away!

7 Happy Ukulele Songs That Sound Better by the Sea 🏖️

Beach days are the best days. When I take my ukulele to the shore, it always gets attention — in a good way!

Waves, sand, and music just go together. These songs have beach vibes written all over them.

My favourite beach ukulele tunes:

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
• Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
• Better Together – Jack Johnson
• Lava – from Disney’s Lava short
• Island in the Sun – Weezer
• Budapest – George Ezra
• I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
• Shotgun - George Ezra another one by George Ezra. It's about travelling, being on holidays, being somewhere else. And it's just so fun to sing!!

Whether you're under a palm tree or by the riverside, these songs just feel like sunshine.

7 Easy Ukulele Tunes To Spark Good Vibes With Friends 👯‍♀️

Ukulele and friendship go hand in hand. I love watching friends who don’t usually sing join in without hesitation.

These songs are all about good times, laughter, and feeling connected. They’re great in parks, at BBQs, or even indoors on a rainy day.

Here are 7 vibe-boosters to try:

• You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman
• I’m Yours – Jason Mraz (yes, again—it’s that good!)
• Count on Me – Bruno Mars (also makes another appearance!)
• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
• Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
• Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da – The Beatles (this one is really for Vincent, a friend of mine)

Have fun with ukulele, and don’t worry if you mess up a chord. It’s all part of the fun.

Unwind With These 6 Calm And Easy Ukulele Songs 😌

Sometimes, all you want is to slow down and feel the peace.

When I’m alone or winding down after a busy day, these songs help me breathe. They’re mellow, simple, and soothing.

My go-to chill ukulele tunes:

• Imagine – John Lennon
• Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzerald or from the The Mamas & the Papas - pick the one you like the most
• Stay With Me – Sam Smith
• Fields of Gold – Sting
• Let Her Go – Passenger

Play these with soft strums, maybe even fingerpicking. Let the sound relax you.

Final Strum 🎵

Whether you're hanging out in parks, sitting by the riverside, or enjoying a beach sunset, or by a campfire, the ukulele makes every summer moment sweeter.

Try out a few of these songs. Mix them up. Change the key. Add your own twist. Share them with friends and just enjoy the ride.

You don’t need to be a pro. You just need to have fun with ukulele.

I hope I have been helpful today, and that these songs bring you joy, smiles, and sing-alongs this summer.

If you’d like to go further, I’d be happy to help you with strumming, rhythm, or learning to sing and play at the same time.

If you would like to get to the next level, feel free to try a one-to-one free ukulele lesson. I'd love to meet you and help you grow your skills!

Let’s keep strumming together! 🎶🌞

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Would you like some help on the regular basis?

Why not book a lesson .

You'll have the help of an expert to progress and improve, while keeping it fun.

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I hope this article has helped you :)

Have a fantastic day!