💛 About the Song
“So Easy (To Fall in Love)” is pure sunshine — a modern Motown wink wrapped in Olivia Dean’s honeyed vocals. It’s that rare song that feels nostalgic and brand-new at the same time, equal parts Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald if they’d swapped the jazz bar for a London rooftop.
Dean’s writing always balances honesty with joy — this one’s about how falling in love can feel both inevitable and a little bit ridiculous. It’s light, romantic, and full of small details that make it shimmer. On ukulele, it swings like a slow dance on a Sunday afternoon.
🎸 Ukulele Playing Tips
We’ll keep it in C major, just like the original — smooth, jazzy, and naturally warm on uke.
You’ll need Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G7, Fmaj7, Em7, and A7 — lush, extended chords that sound rich without being hard.
Verse & Chorus progression: [Cmaj7] – [Am7] – [Dm7] – [G7]
Bridge: [Fmaj7] – [Em7] – [A7] – [Dm7] – [G7]
Strumming pattern: keep it lazy and syncopated, around 90 bpm — down–down–up–up–down–up works beautifully.
Or go classic soul-jazz: brush the strings with your thumb for buttery, rounded tone.
Add a little swing — slightly delay the second upstroke — and you’ll get that smooth, Olivia Dean groove.
Singing tip: Olivia’s tone is conversational and intimate. Smile when you sing — it softens the sound. Keep the dynamics fluid: gentle on the verses, bright and open in the chorus.
💡 Trivia You Can Drop Casually
- Olivia Dean said she wanted this song to sound like “joy without trying too hard.” Mission accomplished.
- The track was produced by Beni Giles, known for mixing classic soul textures with modern pop warmth.
- Dean’s live acoustic performances often include a tiny uke cameo — fans say those versions “feel like sunshine bottled.”
- The single was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios — she said playing in the same room as The Beatles “felt like home.”
🌈 Final Word
“So Easy (To Fall in Love)” is effortless charm — proof that the simplest progressions can still feel golden. On ukulele, it’s cheeky, sweet, and low-pressure — the musical equivalent of a perfect coffee date.
Play it loose, play it happy, and if you start smiling halfway through… that’s the point.
