Everytime You Go Away: Ukulele

This arrangement captures the song's emotional core while remaining accessible on ukulele. The three-page format respects the tune's structure without overwhelming newer players, making it an excellent vehicle for students to practice sustaining a lyrical phrase while accompanying themselves.

Bittersweet and introspective, with a melody that lingers after the final chord. The ukulele voice naturally emphasizes the song's intimacy, turning what could be a grand production into something personal and affecting.

Ukulele students with solid fundamental technique who are ready to tackle a recognizable pop song with lyrical depth. This works equally well for ensemble contexts where ukulele players support singers or as a solo performance piece.

• Shape the melody with dynamic restraint in the verse; let the chorus blooms naturally rather than starting loud
• Balance the strumming pattern so it supports rather than competes with the vocal line
• Pay attention to the song's slower tempo markings to avoid rushing through the emotional weight of the lyrics
• Use dynamics to signal the progression from verse to chorus, giving listeners a sense of the song's arc

Include this in a pop repertoire unit, or pair it with other accessible 1980s hits to help students understand how ukulele can interpret contemporary music. It also serves as a strong solo audition piece for intermediate players seeking something emotionally substantive.

• Sustaining vocal phrasing across harmonic changes
• Balancing fingerpicking or strumming patterns with melodic priority
• Interpreting dynamics and tempo rubato in a pop context
• Connecting lyrical content to instrumental expression