One of the best things about the ukulele is that you can play a ton of songs with just a few basic chords. I mean, who needs to know a million complicated chords when you can play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" with just two? It's like the ukulele is saying, "Hey, I've got your back, beginner - just strum these few chords and you'll be a star!"
And don't even get me started on the awesomeness of songs like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" or "I'm Yours" - these are like the ukulele equivalent of a warm hug for your ears. They're so easy to play, you'll be singing along in no time (even if you're tone deaf, like me!).