Get Ready To Play “I Have A Little Dreidel” on the Ukulele

It’s that time of year again, when families gather around the table and celebrate Hannukah. Part of that celebration is singing songs, and one of the most popular Hannukah songs is “I Have a Little Dreidel.” If you are looking to bring your ukulele-playing skills to the holiday festivities this year, then this blog post will show you how to play “I Have a Little Dreidel” on the ukulele.

The song begins with three simple chords—G D and Am —which repeat for every verse. To make it easier for beginners to get started playing this song on their ukuleles, we have created a simple tablature guide that outlines where each chord should be placed on the instrument. Once you learn these three chords and practice playing them in sequence, you can easily transition between them while singing along with the lyrics.

Once you are comfortable playing the chords on their own, it is time to add some extra flair to your performance. On each phrase of the chorus—“Oh dreidel dreidel dreidel/ I made it out of clay/ And when it’s dry and ready/ Then dreidel I shall play”—you can give your performance an added boost by strumming upstrokes in addition to downstrokes. This will create a brighter sound than just strumming downstrokes alone, making your rendition of “I Have a Little Dreidel” even more festive!

Conclusion

Playing “I Have a Little Dreidel” on the ukulele is a great way to spice up any holiday gathering! By following our simple tablature guide and adding in some extra strumming techniques, you can quickly learn how to play this classic Hannukah song. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Grab your ukulele and let’s get ready for some festive music-making! Happy Hanukkah!

I Have a Little Dreidel Chords in Chordpro format

[Introduction]
[Am] [D] [G]

[Verse 1]
I [G]have a little dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then, [D]dreidel I shall [G]play

[Chorus]
Oh, [G]dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then, [D]dreidel I will p[G]lay

[Verse 2]
It [G]has a lovely body, with legs so short and [D]thin
And [Am]when it gets all tired, it [D]drops and I will [G]win

[Chorus]
Oh, [G]dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then [D]dreidel I will [G]play

[Verse 3]
My [G]dreidel is so playful, it loves to dance and [D]spin
A [Am]happy game of dreidel, come [D]play now, let’s be[G]gin

[Chorus]
Oh, [G]dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then, [D]dreidel I will [G]play.

[Introduction]
[Am] [D] [G]

[Verse 1]
I [G]have a little dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then, [D]dreidel I shall [G]play

[Chorus]
Oh, [G]dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then, [D]dreidel I will p[G]lay

[Verse 2]
It [G]has a lovely body, with legs so short and [D]thin
And [Am]when it gets all tired, it [D]drops and I will [G]win

[Chorus]
Oh, [G]dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then [D]dreidel I will [G]play

[Verse 3]
My [G]dreidel is so playful, it loves to dance and [D]spin
A [Am]happy game of dreidel, come [D]play now, let’s be[G]gin

[Chorus]
Oh, [G]dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of [D]clay
And [Am]when it’s dry and ready, then, [D]dreidel I will [G]play.