A good friend suggested this as a ukulele video, and I was reluctant, because I thought everyone knew the song already – but then I tried playing it – and was pleasantly surprised – it’s really not as simple as it sounds! It’s got some really fruity chords involved and all in all it’s a satisfyingly stretching ukulele song.

Not a single normal/boring G chord in the song! This is a great song for more adventurous players, and will get your fingers working on some unfamiliar shapes (G#7 was my speed-bump) and some unusual chord types (G augmented, F#dim7 etc)

The epitome of 80s rock – even 5 year olds can sing the chorus (see video) – what’s not to like?!

It translates to the ukulele fairly well (apart from a rather tricky solo section – but that part is hard on any instrument!) – and it’s a lot of fun to play in a group. Get the kazoos/melodica out as a brass section and I defy anyone to not tap their foot along with this.

I’ve moved it from the original key of Cm to a little easier on the voice Am.