Everything Is Awesome (from The Lego Movie) (feat. The Lonely Island): Ukulele

This arrangement captures the infectious optimism of the film's breakout song while staying true to what makes ukulele so accessible for beginners. The two-page format keeps it manageable for young players, yet the Tegan and Sara pedigree means your ensemble gets to play something genuinely cool, not just kid-friendly filler.

Pure, uncomplicated joy. The melody bounces with infectious optimism, and the straightforward harmonic structure creates a perfect vehicle for beginning players to feel like they're making something genuinely fun and complete, even at a beginner level.

Elementary and middle school ukulele students who want to play something with real cultural relevance and genuine pop appeal. It's equally useful for teachers building a repertoire of approachable songs that don't feel patronizing to young players.

• Keep the rhythm bouncy and light. This song lives in its cheerfulness, so resist the urge to drag or play it safe. Lean into the forward motion.
• Balance the melody line clearly against accompaniment patterns, especially if you're running multiple ukuleles in unison. A little separation makes the tune land.
• The novelty elements in the original should inform your interpretation. Don't overthink it; let students play with some personality and energy.

Slip this into a winter or spring concert where you want to showcase your ukulele ensemble in a lighter, more upbeat segment. It pairs well with other film and TV selections or with novelty pieces that give students a taste of playing repertoire they actually recognize outside the classroom.

• Basic strumming patterns and rhythm consistency
• Reading melody and chord charts on ukulele
• Playing steady accompaniment while maintaining rhythmic independence