🌞 How to Play Here Comes The Sun – Fingerstyle Ukulele Tutorial
- Matt Stead
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
Few songs capture pure joy like Here Comes The Sun. Written by George Harrison and released on The Beatles’ legendary Abbey Road album in 1969, this timeless classic has been lifting spirits for generations. Now, you can bring its warmth and sunshine to your own playing with my fingerstyle ukulele arrangement.
Whether you’re a lifelong Beatles fan or just love beautiful fingerpicking melodies, this tutorial will guide you through every note — with full tabs, tips for tricky timing, and a sprinkling of Beatles magic.
How to Play Here Comes The Sun – Fingerstyle Ukulele Tutorial
Why This Arrangement Is Special:
🎶 Full fingerstyle arrangement – melody, bass notes, and chords all rolled into one
📄 Complete score with tabs – so you can follow along easily at your own pace
🎯 Fingerpicking techniques – build precision, tone, and expression
⏱ Unusual time signatures explained – so you can play those famous Beatles rhythmic shifts with confidence
This makes it perfect for intermediate players who want a rewarding challenge, and for any Beatles lover who wants to add something truly beautiful to their repertoire.
A Little Bit of Beatles History
George Harrison wrote Here Comes The Sun in Eric Clapton’s garden one spring morning, inspired by the first warm rays after a long, grey English winter. The song’s lilting 3/8 time section and joyful melody make it one of the most recognisable and uplifting tracks in The Beatles’ catalogue.
It’s also a wonderful example of how rhythm changes can add excitement to a song — something we’ll explore in detail in the lesson.
What You’ll Learn in the Lesson
By the end of the tutorial, you’ll be able to:
Play the entire song as a solo ukulele piece
Navigate smooth chord transitions
Add dynamics for a more expressive performance
Understand and count the time signature changes without losing the flow
You’ll also get practice tips to make learning easier and help the song settle into muscle memory.
Start Learning Today
You can watch the full video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/zyFK3CPCwIM
For the full version with the downloadable tab join my
🎓 Beatles On Uke Course: For more arrangements like this, plus hours of Beatles classics taught step-by-step:
🎁 Free Taster Course: Want to build your ukulele skills from the ground up? Try my free taster course:👉 https://mattsteadukulele.com/sample
Final Thoughts
Learning Here Comes The Sun on ukulele isn’t just about playing notes — it’s about capturing the optimism and joy that George Harrison poured into the song. Whether you perform it for friends, at an open mic, or just for yourself, it’s sure to bring smiles.
So grab your uke, tune up, and let’s bring some sunshine into your playing. 🌞
Blog: How to Play Here Comes The Sun – Fingerstyle Ukulele Tutorial
Comments