Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 2
CONTENTS
1930s MEDLEY - Various 4
A BIT OF A KNEES UP - Various 5
ALL OF ME - Marks / Simons 1931 6
BABY'S IN BLACK - Lennon & McCartney 1964 7
BACK IN THE NIGHT - Wilko Johnson 1975 8
BATTLESHIP CHAINS - Terry Anderson 1986 9
BLACK VELVET BAND - Traditional 10
BOUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Traditional 11
BROWN EYED GIRL - Van Morrison 1967 12
BYE BYE LOVE - Felice /Boudleaux Bryant 1957 13
CAN’T HELP MYSELF - Holland / Dozier / Holland, 1965 14
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO - Gordon / Warren 1941 15
CHUCK BERRY MEDLEY - Chuck Berry 16
DA DOO RON RON - Barry / Greenwich / Spector 1963 18
DANNY BOY - Frederic Weatherly 1913 19
DELILAH - Reed / Morrison 1968 20
DIRTY OLD TOWN - Ewan McColl 1949 21
DON’T BE CRUEL - Otis Blackwell 1956 22
DON'T PASS ME BY - Richard Starkey 1968 23
EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART - Stewart / Savigar 1986 24
EVERYBODY’S TALKING - Fred Neil 1968 25
EXS AND OHS - King / Basset 2014 26
FAR FAR AWAY - Holder / Lea 1974 27
FEELS LIKE HOME - Randy Newman 1995 28
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - Joe South 1968 29
GENTLE ON MY MIND - John Hartford 1967 30
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY - Stan Jones 1948 31
HARVEST MOON - Neil Young 1992 32
HAUL AWAY JOE - Traditional 33
HELLO MARY LOU - Pitney / Mangiaracina 1961 34
HOW CAN A POOR MAN... - Alfred Reed 1929 35
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU - Cole Porter 1934 36
ISLAND OF DREAMS -Tom Springfield 1962 37
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 3
IT'S SO EASY - Holly/Petty 1958 38
LEANING ON THE GARDEN WALL - Humphrey / Bradshaw 19.43 39
LITTLE RICHARD MEDLEY - Various 40
LOCH LOMOND - Traditional 42
LOLA - Ray Davies 1970 43
MAD WORLD - Roland Orzabal 1982 44
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS - Gilkyson / Dehr / Miller 1955 45
MONSTER MASH - Pickett / Capizzi 1962 46
NEED YOU NOW - Scot / Kelley / Haywood / Kear 2009 47
ONE MORE NIGHT - Bob Dylan 1969 48
ONLY YOU - Vince Clarke 1982 49
ONLY YOU (AND YOU ALONE) - Buck Ram 1954 50
RING OF FIRE - Carter / Kilgore 1963 51
SHE'S GOT YOU - Hank Cochran 1962 52
SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD - Green / Montgomery 1963 53
SWEET CAROLINE - Niel Diamond 1969 54
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL - Jagger / Richards 1968 55
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN - Graham Nash 1970 56
TELL HIM - Bert Berns 1962 57
THE LAST THING ON MY MIND - Tom Paxton 1964 58
THE WALL OF DEATH - Richard Thompson 1996 59
THE WILD MOUNTAIN THYME -Trad. / Francis McPeake 1957 60
TRUE FAITH - Gilbert / Hague / Hook / Morris / Sumner 1987 61
WATERLOO SUNSET - Ray Davies 1967 62
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY - The Levellers 1997 63
WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS - George Formby 1936 64
WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE - Gallagher and Lyle 1970 65
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE? - Pete Seeger 1955 66
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - Lennon & McCartney 1967 67
WORKING ON A DREAM - Bruce Springsteen 2009 68
YE CANNAE SHOVE YER GRANNY AFF A BUS - Traditional 69
YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY - Lennon & McCartney 1965 70
For Educational use only - Materials are intended as a rough guide to playing the songs on a Ukulele
Winchester Uke Jam Songbook Volume 3........................................1st Edition August 2017
Winchester Uke Jam 4
1930s MEDLEY - Various
PUTTIN ON THE RITZ - Irving Berlin 1930Intro several bars of Dm
1. [Dm] If you're blue and you don't know where to go to,Why don't you go where fashionDifferent types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes And cutaway coat, perfect [A7Bridge 1: [Gm] Dressed up like a million dollar
[F] Trying hard to look like Gary [Dm] Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticksOr umbrellas in their
Repeat Verse 1 as instrumental then:
Bridge 2: [Gm] Tips his hat just like an [F] To a lady with a wealthy [Dm] You'll declare it's simply topping to be there And hear them swapping smart
Repeat Verse 1 and Bridge 1 then
ALL I DO IS DREAM - Brown / Freed 1934
[C] All I do is dream of you the With the dawn I still go on [C]You're [C7] every thought, you're everything, you're [D7] Summer, winter, [G7] autumn and spring.[C] And were there more than twentyThey'd be spent, asleep content, The [C7] skies are gray, the skies are blue, [C] All I do the whole night through is GOT RHYTHM - George and Ira Gershwin 1930
1. [G] I [Am7] got [D7] rhythm, [G] I got [C] my uke, who could [G] I [Am7] got [D7] daisies [G][G] I got [C] my uke, who could
Bridge: [B7] Old Man Trouble, [A7] You won't find him
2. [G] I [Am7] got [D7] starlight, [G] I got [C] my uke, who could
Instrumental Verse 1 then bridge then
3. [G] I [Am7] got [D7] my uke[G] I got [C] my friends, who could Who could [A7] ask for [D7] anything
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Irving Berlin 1930
you're blue and you don't know where to go to, Why don't you go where fashion [A7] sits, puttin' on the [Dm]Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes
A7] fits, puttin' on the [Dm] Ritz. Dressed up like a million dollar [Dm] trouper
g hard to look like Gary [A7] Cooper - super Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Or umbrellas in their [A7] mitts, puttin' on the [Dm]as instrumental then:
Tips his hat just like an English [Dm] chappieTo a lady with a wealthy [A7] pappy - very snapp
You'll declare it's simply topping to be there And hear them swapping smart [A7] titbits, puttin' on the
Repeat Verse 1 and Bridge 1 then Dm 4 bars G7 2 bars
Brown / Freed 1934 All I do is dream of you the [G7] whole night through
[C] dreaming of you every thought, you're everything, you're [F] every song I ever sing,
autumn and spring. And were there more than twenty-four [G7] hours a day
They'd be spent, asleep content, [C] dreaming away skies are gray, the skies are blue, [F] morning, noon and night time too
All I do the whole night through is [G7] dream of [C] you! Repeat whole song with no [G7] but
George and Ira Gershwin 1930
rhythm, [G] I [Am7] got [D7] music , who could [Cm6] ask for [D7] anything
[G] in [Am7] green [D7] pastures, who could [Cm6] ask for [D7] anything
Old Man Trouble, [E7] I don't mind him You won't find him [D7] 'round my door
starlight, [G] I [Am7] got [D7] sweet dreams, who could [Cm6] ask for [D7] anything
Instrumental Verse 1 then bridge then
my uke, [G] I [Am7] got [D7] my jam , who could [Cm6] ask for anything [G
anything [G] more .......... [D7] [G]
[Dm] Ritz.
Ritz. trouper
uper duper. Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
m] Ritz.
chappie very snappy
puttin' on the [Dm] Ritz.
every song I ever sing,
hours a day
morning, noon and night time too you! [G7]
Repeat whole song with no [G7] but [D7] at end
anything [G] more pastures
anything [G] more
sweet dreams anything [G] more
[G7] mo.....re [G]
Winchester Uke Jam
A BIT OF A KNEES UP MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE I'M A LONDONER
[C] Maybe it's be[A7]cause I'm a
[C] Maybe it's be[A7]cause I'm a
I [C] get a funny [A7] feeling
Maybe it's be[A7]cause I'm a
Repeat song then:
2 bars of C, 2 bars of G7 - pause
LAMBETH WALK.
[C] Anytime you're Lambeth way any even
[Dm] You'll find us all - [G7]
[C] Ev'ry little Lambeth gal with
[Dm] You'll find 'em all - [G7]
[D7] Ev'rything's free and [G]
[A7] Why don't you make your way there,
[C] Once you get down Lambeth way, ev'ry
[Dm] You'll find yourself - [G7]
Repeat song then 4 bars of C
RUN RABBIT RUN
[C] Run rabbit, run rabbit,
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Run rabbit, run rabbit, [G7
[C] Run rabbit, run rabbit, [G7]
He'll get by, with [F] out his rabbit
Repeat song then 2 bars of C
HOKEY COKEY
You put [G] your left leg in. You put your left leg out.
In out, in out and you [D] shake it all about.
You do the hokey cokey a
[G] Whoa! The hokey cokey
[G] Whoa! The hokey [C] cokey,
Repeat song using 'right leg'. then stop.
KNEES UP MOTHER BROWNOooh ... [G] Knees up Mother Brown,
[D] Under the table you must go,
[G] If I catch you bending I'll
[D] Knees up, knees up, don't
Oh my, [C] what a rotten song,
Oh my, [C] what a rotten song and
Repeat song then big finish
Oh my, [C] what a rotten song
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
A BIT OF A KNEES UP - Various
MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE I'M A LONDONER
cause I'm a [D7] Londoner that [G7] I love London so
cause I'm a [D7] Londoner that I think of her
feeling [D7] inside of me just [G7] walking up and
cause I'm a [F] Londoner that [C] I [A7] love [G7]
pause - then tempo change
Anytime you're Lambeth way any even[A7]ing, [Dm] any
[G7] doin' the Lambeth [C] walk. Oi!
Ev'ry little Lambeth gal with [A7] her little [Dm] Lambeth
[G7] doin' the Lambeth [C] walk. Oi!
[G] easy, [D7] do as you darn well
Why don't you make your way there, [D7] go there, [G7]
Once you get down Lambeth way, ev'ry [A7] evening, [Dm]
[G7] doin' the Lambeth [C] walk. Oi!
bars of C
Run rabbit, run rabbit, [G7] run run run. Run rabbit, run rabbit,
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! [F] Goes the farmer's [D] gun
7] run run run run
[G7] run run run, don't give the farmer his
out his rabbit [D] pie, [G] run rabbit, run rabbit,
bars of C, 1 bar of D7 - pause
your left leg in. You put your left leg out.
shake it all about.
You do the hokey cokey and you turn around. That's what it's all a
hokey cokey, Whoa! The hokey hokey [D7]
cokey, [G] knees bent, [D] arms stretched,
using 'right leg'. then stop.
BROWN
Knees up Mother Brown, [C] knees up Mother Brown
Under the table you must go, ee-eye, ee-eye, ee-eye-oh
If I catch you bending I'll [C] saw your legs right off
don't get the breeze up, knees up Mother
what a rotten song, [D] what a rotten song, [G] what a rotten song
what a rotten song and [D7] what a rotten singer
finish on last line:
what a rotten song (slow) and [D7] what a rotten singer
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 5
I love London so [C] [G7]
Londoner that I think of her - wherever I [G7] go
walking up and [E7] down
[G7] London [C] Town
any [A7] day,
. Oi!
Lambeth [A7] pal,
. Oi!
darn well [G] pleasey,
[G7] stay there,
[Dm] ev'ry [A7] day,
walk. Oi!
run run run. Run rabbit, run rabbit, [C] run run run
run run run, don't give the farmer his [C] fun fun fun
run rabbit, run rabbit, [C] run run run
nd you turn around. That's what it's all a[G]bout.
] cokey
arms stretched, [G] rah rah rah!
knees up Mother Brown
oh
nees up Mother [G] Brown
what a rotten song
what a rotten singer [G] too-oo-ooh
what a rotten singer [G] to [C][D7][G] ooh
Winchester Uke Jam 6
ALL OF ME - Marks / Simons 1931
Intro: Verse 2 G 1. All of me, why not take all of me, E7 Can't you see, I'm no good without you B7 Take my lips, I want to A Take my arms, I'll never use them. G 2. Your goodbye, left me with eyes that cry, E7 Am How can I go along without you. C Cm You took the part - that once was my Am D7 So why not take all of me Instrumental Verse 2 then repeat Verse 1 then:
G 3. Your goodbye, left me with eyes that cry, E7 Am How can I go along without you. C Cm You took the part - that once was my heart, Am D7 B7 So why not take all of me C D7 So why not take all of me?
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Simons 1931
B7 All of me, why not take all of me,
Am u see, I'm no good without you
Em t to lose them,
Am D7 Take my arms, I'll never use them.
B7 left me with eyes that cry,
Am without you.
Bm E7 that once was my heart,
G - D7 all of me?
Instrumental Verse 2 then repeat Verse 1 then:
B7 left me with eyes that cry,
Am without you.
Bm E7 that once was my heart,
B7 E7 why not take all of me?
G - D7 -G me?
Winchester Uke Jam
BABY'S IN BLACK - Lennon & McCartney
Chorus: C G7 Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black C F Tell me oh, what can I do? C 1. She thinks of him, and so she dresses in black, And though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black.Chorus: C G7 Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue, C F Tell me oh, what can I do? C C7 2. I think of her, but she thinks And though it's only a whim, she thinks of him. Middle: Am D7
Oh, how long will it take,
G7 Dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue, C F Tell me oh, what can I do? Instrumental Verse 2 Repeat middle C 3. She thinks of him, and so she dresses in black, And though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black.Chorus: C G7 Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue, C F Tell me oh, what can I do?
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Lennon & McCartney 1964
F Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
F C - G7 Tell me oh, what can I do?
C7 F She thinks of him, and so she dresses in black,
C G7 And though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black.
G7 F7 what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
F C - G7 Tell me oh, what can I do?
F I think of her, but she thinks only of him.
C G7 C And though it's only a whim, she thinks of him.
F G7 will it take, till she sees the mistake she has made?
F G7 ear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
C - G7 Tell me oh, what can I do?
C7 F She thinks of him, and so she dresses in black,
C G7 And though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black.
F Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
F C Tell me oh, what can I do?
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 7
G7 and I'm feeling blue,
C And though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black.
G7 what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
C till she sees the mistake she has made?
ear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
C And though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black.
G7 Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue,
Winchester Uke Jam 8
BACK IN THE NIGHT - Wilko Johnson 1975
Intro: several bars of G
G 1. Back in the night, I lay down by your fireside,C G Back in the night, you shook me like a landslide,D(5) C(3) I nearly missed the early shift, D(5) Dreamin' in the morning 'bout the things we did,
Chorus: G CBack in the night, back in the night, back in the night, G D(5) C(3) Bb G DBack in the night, beneath your
G 2. I woke up on the floor, I asked you for some breakfast,C You shoved me out the door, I jumped on to the late bus,D(5) C(3) I’ve got to smile, I like your style, D(5) You put me out this morning, but you know that I'll be, Chorus Instrumental Chorus G 3. The day drags by so slow, I feel just like I'm dying,C GStop work whistle blows, and then I start reviving,D(5) C(3) Across your yard, beneath the stars, D(5) I made it thru' another day and here we are Chorus x2 - finish on a G
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Wilko Johnson 1975
1. Back in the night, I lay down by your fireside,
Back in the night, you shook me like a landslide,
I nearly missed the early shift,
Dreamin' in the morning 'bout the things we did,
G C Back in the night, back in the night, back in the night, G D(5) C(3) Bb G D
in the night, beneath your love light…
2. I woke up on the floor, I asked you for some breakfast, G
You shoved me out the door, I jumped on to the late bus,
I’ve got to smile, I like your style,
You put me out this morning, but you know that I'll be,
3. The day drags by so slow, I feel just like I'm dying, C G Stop work whistle blows, and then I start reviving,
Across your yard, beneath the stars,
I made it thru' another day and here we are
G D(5) C(3) Bb G D
Winchester Uke Jam
BATTLESHIP CHAINS Intro: several bars of Z Chorus:
You got me [C] tied down with Fifty foot long and a Tied down with [G]Fifty foot long and a
1. I can’t [C] move my arms to Hold nobody but [C] I can’t move my legs to To kick nobody but Chorus 2. I can’t [C] move my eyes to See nobody but [C] I can’t move my tongue to To lick nobody but [C]Chorus Instrumental Chorus 3. I can’t [C] move my lips to Kiss nobody but [C] I can’t move my heart Love nobody but [C]
You got me You got me tied tied,
Chorus then: You got me [C] tied down with Fifty foot long and a [C]Tied down with [G] battleship chainsFifty foot long and a [C]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
BATTLESHIP CHAINS - Terry Anderson 1986
several bars of Z
tied down with [G] battleship chainsFifty foot long and a [C] two ton anchor
[G] battleship chains Fifty foot long and a [C] two ton anchor
move my arms to [G] hold nobody, [C] you
I can’t move my legs to [G] chase nobody, To kick nobody but [C] you
move my eyes to [G] see nobody, [C] you tongue to [G] taste nobody,
[C] you
move my lips to [G] kiss nobody, [C] you
I can’t move my heart to [G] love nobody, [C] you
You got me [C] tied tied, [G] waa ho! You got me tied tied, [C] don’t you know ...
tied down with [G] battleship chains[C] two ton anchor
battleship chains [C] �two �ton �anchor (dead stop)
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 9
battleship chains
don’t you know ... X4
battleship chains
(dead stop)
Winchester Uke Jam 10
BLACK VELVET BAND -
Intro: Last 2 lines of chorus: 1. In a [G] neat little town they call Belfast, apprenticed to [G] Many an hour sweet happiness have I 'Till a sad misfortune came o'er me, and caused me to Far a [G] way from my friends and relations,Be[Am]trayed by the [D] black velvet Chorus:
Her [G] eyes they shone like diamonds,I thought her the [C] queen of the And her [G] hair, it hung over her shoulder,Tied [Am] up with a [D]
2. I [G] took a stroll down Broadway, meaning not When [G] who should I meet but this pretty fair maid,Come a [Am] traipsing a[D]long the highShe was both fair and handsome, her neck it was And her [G] hair, it hung over her shoulder,Tied [Am] up with a [D] black velvet 3. I [G] took a stroll with this pretty fair maid, and a gentleman Well, I [G] knew she meant the doing of him,By the [Am] look in her [D] roguish black A gold watch she took from his pocket and placed it And the [G] very first thing that I said was:"Bad [Am] luck to the [D] black velvet 4. Be[G]fore the judge and the jury nextThe [G] judge he says to me, "Young fellow,The [Am] case against [D] you is quite Seven long years is your sentence, to be spent far a Far [G] away from your friends and relations,Be[Am]trayed by the [D] black velvet 5. So [G] come all you jolly young fellows a When [G] you are out on the town me lads,Beware [Am] of them [D] pretty For they feed you with strong drink, "Oh yeah", 'til And the [G] very next thing that you'll know isYou've [Am] landed in [D] Van Diemens
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
- Traditional Last 2 lines of chorus: [G] [Am] [D] [G]
neat little town they call Belfast, apprenticed to [C] trade I was Many an hour sweet happiness have I [Am] spent in that [D] neat little
'Till a sad misfortune came o'er me, and caused me to [C] stray from the from my friends and relations,
black velvet [G] band.
eyes they shone like diamonds, queen of the [D] land,
hung over her shoulder, [D] black velvet [G] band.
took a stroll down Broadway, meaning not [C] long for to who should I meet but this pretty fair maid,
long the high[G]way. She was both fair and handsome, her neck it was [C] just like a
hung over her shoulder, black velvet [G] band. Chorus
took a stroll with this pretty fair maid, and a gentleman [C] passing us knew she meant the doing of him,
roguish black [G] eye. A gold watch she took from his pocket and placed it [C] right into my
very first thing that I said was: black velvet [G] band". Chorus
fore the judge and the jury next morning I [C] had to judge he says to me, "Young fellow,
you is quite [G] clear. Seven long years is your sentence, to be spent far a [C] way from this
away from your friends and relations, black velvet [G] band. Chorus
come all you jolly young fellows a [C] warning take byou are out on the town me lads,
pretty [G] colleens For they feed you with strong drink, "Oh yeah", 'til you're un[C]able to
next thing that you'll know is Van Diemens [G] Land Chorus
trade I was [D] bound, neat little [G] town.
stray from the [D] land.
long for to [D] stay,
just like a [D] swan's.
passing us [D] by.
right into my [D] hand,
had to [D] appear.
way from this [D] land,
warning take by [D] me
able to [D] stand
Winchester Uke Jam
BOUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA
1. In [C] South Australia [F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul aIn South Australia [G7] round Cape We're bound for South AusChorus:
[F] Haul away, you [F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul away and [C]We're bound for South Aus
2. As I walked out one [F][F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul a'Twas there I met Miss [G7]We're bound for South Aus 3. I shook her up, I [F] shook her [F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul aI shook her round and [G7]We're bound for South Aus 4. There's just one thing that's [F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul aTo leave Miss Nancy [G7]We're bound for South Aus 5. Instrumental Verse 4 + Chorus 6. And as you lollop [F] round Cape [F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul aYou'll wish to Christ you'd We're bound for South Aus 7. I wish I was on Aus[F][F] Heave a[C]way! [F] Haul aWith a bottle of whiskey [G7]We're bound for South Aus
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
BOUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Traditional
South Australia [F] I was [C] born! Haul a[C]way! round Cape [C] Horn!
We're bound for South Aus[G7]tra[C]lia!
Haul away, you [C] rolling king, way! [F] Haul a[C]way!
[C] hear me sing We're bound for South Aus[G7]tra[C]lia!
[F] morning [C] fair, Haul a[C]way! [G7] Nancy [C] Blair. Aus[G7]tra[C]lia! Chorus
shook her [C] down, Haul a[C]way! [G7] round the [C] town. Aus[G7]tra[C]lia! Chorus
4. There's just one thing that's [F] on my [C] mind, Haul a[C]way!
[G7] Blair be[C]hind. Aus[G7]tra[C]lia! Chorus
Instrumental Verse 4 + Chorus
round Cape [C] Horn, Haul a[C]way!
You'll wish to Christ you'd [G7] never been [C] born! Aus[G7]tra[C]lia! Chorus
[F]tralia's [C] strand Haul a[C]way!
[G7] in my [C] hand Aus[G7]tra[C]lia! Chorus
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 11
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus X2
Winchester Uke Jam 12
BROWN EYED GIRL - Van Morrison 1967
Intro: [G�] [C�] A|-----------------3--5--7--
E|--3--5--7--5--3---------------
C|---------------------------
G|---------------------------------------
1. [G��] Hey, where did [C] [G] Down in the [C] hollow, [G[G] Laughing and a [C] running, hey[G] In the misty [C] morning fog And [C] you ... [D] my brown‐
[C] You ... [D] my brown‐eyed
2. [G] Whatever [C] happened to [G] Going down the [C] old mine[G] Standing in the [C] sunlight laughing [G] Slipping and a [C] slidingWith [C] you ... [D] my brown
[C] You ... [D] my brown‐eyed
[D] Do you remember when we used to Sha la la [C] la la la la [G] [G] Sha la la [C] la la la la
3. [G] So hard to [C] find my way, [G] I saw you just the [C] other day, [G] Cast my memory [C] back there L[G] Sometimes I'm [D] overcome thinking 'bout[G] Making love in the [C] green grassWith [C] you ... [D] my brown
[C] You ... [D] my brown‐eyed
[D] Do you remember when we used to Sha la la [C] la la la la [G] Sha la la [C] la la la la [G] Sha la la [C] la la la la [G] [G] Sha la la [C] la la la la
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Van Morrison 1967
[G�] [D� � ��--5--3------------------------------
---------------3--5--7--5--3--5---2--3--
--------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------
] we go, [G] days when the [D] rains cameG] playin' a [D] new game
running, hey, hey, [G] skipping and a morning fog with our, [G] our hearts a [D
‐eyed [G�] girl [G�] [Gadd11��] [
eyed [G] girl [D]
happened to [G] Tuesday and [D] so slowold mine with a [G transistor [D] radio
sunlight laughing [G] hiding behind a [D] sliding [G] all along the [D] waterfall,
y brown‐eyed [G�] girl [G�] [Gadd11��
eyed [G] girl
Do you remember when we used to [G] sing, [G] la la la la te [D] da
la la la la [G] la la la la te [D] da, la te
find my way, [G] now that I'm all [D] on my ownother day, [G] my how [D] you have grownback there Lord
overcome thinking 'bout green grass [G] behind the [D] stadium,
y brown‐eyed [G�] girl [G�] [Gadd11��
eyed [G] girl
Do you remember when we used to [G] sing, [G] la la la la te [D] da [G] la la la la te [D] da [G] la la la la te [D] da
la la la la [G] la la la la te [D] da, la te
� � ��] X2 -------------------||
--5---||
-----------------||
-------------------||
rains came
skipping and a [D] jumping D] thumpin' ] [Em�] [Em]
so slow radio
] rainbow's wall waterfall,
��] [Em�] [Em]
da, la te [G] da
on my own you have grown
stadium, ��] [Em�] [Em]
da, la te [G] da
Winchester Uke Jam
BYE BYE LOVE - Felice /Boudleaux Bryant
Intro - several bars of D
Chorus: G D G D Bye bye, love, bye bye, happiness, G D A7 D Hello, loneliness, I think I'm a G D G D Bye bye, love, bye bye, sweet caress, G D Hello, emptiness, A7 D D Bye bye, my love, goodbye.
A7 D1. There goes my baby with someone new, A7 D She sure looks happy, I sure am blue. G A7 She was my baby 'till he stepped in. Goodbye to romance, that might have been. Chorus A7 D2. I'm through with romance, I'm through with love, A7 D I'm through with counting the stars above. G A7 And here's the reason that I'm so free: My lovin' baby is through with m Chorus + last line X3
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Felice /Boudleaux Bryant 1957
several bars of D
G D G D Bye bye, love, bye bye, happiness,
G D A7 D Hello, loneliness, I think I'm a-gonna cry.
G D G D Bye bye, love, bye bye, sweet caress,
G D A7 D Hello, emptiness, I feel like I could die.
A7 D D� Bye bye, my love, goodbye.
A7 D goes my baby with someone new,
A7 D D7 She sure looks happy, I sure am blue.
G A7 She was my baby 'till he stepped in.
D D7Goodbye to romance, that might have been.
A7 D 2. I'm through with romance, I'm through with love,
A7 D D7 I'm through with counting the stars above.
G A7 And here's the reason that I'm so free:
D D7 My lovin' baby is through with me.
Chorus + last line X3
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 13
D7
2. I'm through with romance, I'm through with love,
Winchester Uke Jam 14
CAN’T HELP MYSELF - Holland / Dozier /
Intro: 6 bars of C C 1. Oh, sugar pie honey bunch, you know that I love you, Dm I can't help myself; I love you and nobody else.C (in and out my life)
In and out my life, Dm Leaving just your picture behind and I kissed it a thousand times. C 2. When you snap your finger Dm I am tied to your apron stringsC - G Dm Can't help myself, no, I can't help myself, C (sugar pie honey bunch)
3. Sugar pie honey bunch, Dm I can't help myself, I'm a fool in love, you see. C Wanna tell you I don't love you, tell you Dm But every time I see your face, I get all choked up inside.
C When I call your name, girl it starts the flame, burningTearin' it all apart, no matter how I try, my love I cannot hide.
4. C (sugar pie honey bunch)
Oh, sugar pie honey bunch, Dm Can't help myself, I love you and nobody else. C (sugar pie honey bunch)
Sugar pie honey bunch, Dm Can't help myself, I want you and nobody else. Repeat from Verse 3 then C (sugar pie
5. Sugar pie honey bunch, Dm Can't help myself, no, I can’t
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Holland / Dozier / Holland, 1965
G Oh, sugar pie honey bunch, you know that I love you,
F G ���������� I love you and nobody else.
(in and out my life) G (you come and you go)
you come and you go, F
just your picture behind and I kissed it a thousand times.
G 2. When you snap your finger or wink your eye, I come a runnin' to you,
F I am tied to your apron strings and there is nothing that I can do.
F G ���������� , I can't help myself, oh!
sugar pie honey bunch) I'm weaker than a man should be,
F G ���������� help myself, I'm a fool in love, you see.
I don't love you, tell you that we're through and I've tried
F G
your face, I get all choked up inside.
I call your name, girl it starts the flame, burning matter how I try, my love I cannot hide.
sugar pie honey bunch) G Oh, sugar pie honey bunch, you know that I'm weak for you,
F G ���������� help myself, I love you and nobody else.
sugar pie honey bunch) G I do anything you ask me to,
F G ���������� help myself, I want you and nobody else.
sugar pie honey bunch)
you know that I love you, F G ���������� C
elf, no, I can’t help myself.
(you come and you go)
G ���������� just your picture behind and I kissed it a thousand times.
runnin' to you, G ����������
and there is nothing that I can do.
G I'm weaker than a man should be,
G that we're through and I've tried
����������
in my heart, matter how I try, my love I cannot hide.
(weak for you) you know that I'm weak for you,
G (ask me to)
I do anything you ask me to,
G (love you) you know that I love you,
Winchester Uke Jam
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO
Intro 1st 2 lines + D7 [G] [C] [G] [F#b9�G] [A 1. [G] Pardon me boy, is thisTrack twenty [A7] nine, you can give me a I can afford to board the I got my [A7] fare and just a trifle to
Bridge: You leave the [C] Pennsylvania Read a maga[G7]zine and then you're[F] Dinner in the [D7]Than to [D7] have your ham an
2. [C] When you hear the [C] Then you know that [G7][F] Shovel all the [D7] coal in, Whoo whoo, [G7] Chattanooga, there you 3. [G] There's gonna be, a certain Satin and [A7] lace, I used to call funny She's gonna cry until I [G7]So, [G] Chattanooga Choo[Am7] Won’t you [D7] choo 4. Instrumental Verse 1
5. [C] When you hear the [C] Then you know that [G7][F] Shovel all the [D7] coal in, Whoo whoo, [G7] Chattanooga, there you 6. [G] There's gonna be, a certain Satin and [A7] lace, I used to call funny She's gonna cry until I [G7]So, [G] Chattanooga Choo[Am7] Won’t you [D7] chooI said [G] Chattanooga Choo[Am7] Won’t you [D7] choo
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO - Gordon / Warren 1941
A7] [G] [D7]
Pardon me boy, is this the [C] Chattanooga [G] Chooyou can give me a [G] shine
afford to board the [C] Chattanooga [G] Choo-Chooand just a trifle to [G] spare
Pennsylvania [G7] Station 'bout a zine and then you're [C] in Baltimore.
[D7] diner, [C] nothing could be [A7]have your ham an' eggs in Caro[G7]lina.
When you hear the [G7] whistle blowing [C] eight to the [G7] Tennessee is [C] not very
coal in, [C] gotta keep it [A7] rollin'. Chattanooga, there you [C] are! [2 bars
There's gonna be, a certain [C] party at the [G] stationlace, I used to call funny [G] face
[G7] tell her that I'll [C] never roam Chattanooga Choo-Choo,
choo-choo me [G] home? [D7]
When you hear the [G7] whistle blowing [C] eight to the [G7] Tennessee is [C] not very
coal in, [C] gotta keep it [A7] rollin'. Chattanooga, there you [C] are! [2 bars
There's gonna be, a certain [C] party at the [G] stationlace, I used to call funny [G] face
[G7] tell her that I'll [C] never roam Chattanooga Choo-Choo,
choo-choo me [G] home? Chattanooga Choo-Choo,
choo-choo me [G] home? [F#b9�Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 15
Gordon / Warren 1941
Choo-Choo? [F#b9�G]
Choo [F#b9�G]
Station 'bout a [C] quarter to four in Baltimore.
[A7] finer lina.
eight to the [G7] bar, not very [C7] far
rollin'. 2 bars C, 2 bars D7]
station [F#b9�G]
never roam
eight to the [G7] bar, not very [C7] far
rollin'. 2 bars C, 2 bars D7]
station [F#b9�G]
never roam
�G]
Winchester Uke Jam 16
CHUCK BERRY MEDLEY Sweet Little Sixteen - 1958
Chorus [n/c] They're really rockin' in Deep in the heart of All over St. [F] Louis, way down in New Or All the cats wanna [G] 1. [n/c] Sweet Little six[G]teen[n/c] About a half a [G] million[n/c] Her wallet's filled with [F][n/c] Becomes so ex[G]cited,
"Oh Mommy, [F] Mommy, please may I It’s such a sight to [G] Oh Daddy, [F] Daddy, I beg of Whisper to [G] Mommy it's all right with
2. [n/c] Sweet Little six[G]teen[n/c] Tight dresses 'n' [G] lipstick [n/c] Oh, but tomorrow [F] mornin'[n/c] And be sweet six[G]teen Reelin' And Rockin' - 1957 1. Well, I [C�] looked at my watch, it was Was at a [C�] rock'n'roll dance having
And [F] we rolled, - reelin' and a rockin', [F] rollin' till the break
2. Well, I [C�] looked at my watch, it was There's [C�] nothing I would rather do than
And [F] we rolled, - reelin' and a rockin', [F] rollin' till the break
3. Well, I [C�] looked at my watch,Man, I [C�] didn't know if I was
And [F] we rolled, - reelin' and a rockin', [F] rollin' till the break
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
CHUCK BERRY MEDLEY - Chuck Berry
They're really rockin' in [G] Boston, in Pittsburgh, PDeep in the heart of [G] Texas and round the Frisco
Louis, way down in New Or[C]leans,[G] dance with Sweet Little six[C]
teen, - [n/c] she's just got to [C] havemillion - [n/c] framed auto[C]graphs.
[F] pictures - [n/c] she gets them one by cited, - won't you look at her [C] run, boy?
Mommy, please may I [C] go? [G] see, somebody steal the [C] show.
Daddy, I beg of [C] you, Mommy it's all right with [C] you". Chorus
teen - [n/c] she's got the grownup lipstick - [n/c] she's sportin' high-heeled mornin' - [n/c] she'll have to change her
teen, - go back to class a[C]gain. Chorus
looked at my watch, it was [C�] 9:21, rock'n'roll dance having [C�] nothing but fun.
reelin' and a [C] rockin', we was [G] ollin' till the break of [C] dawn. [G]
watch, it was [C�] 9:32, ould rather do than [C�] dance with you.reelin' and a [C] rockin', we was [G]
ollin' till the break of [C] dawn. [G]
looked at my watch, it was [C�] 10:05. didn't know if I was [C�] dead or alive.
reelin' and a [C] rockin', we was [G] ollin' till the break of [C] dawn. [G]
in Pittsburgh, P[C]A, and round the Frisco [C] Bay,
leans, [C] teen.
have graphs.
she gets them one by [C] one, run, boy?
show.
Chorus
she's got the grownup [C] blues, heeled [C] shoes
she'll have to change her [C] trend, Chorus
nothing but fun. [G] reelin' and a
dance with you. [G] reelin' and a
[G] reelin' and a
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 17
4. Well, I [C�] looked at my watch, it was [C�] 10:26. But I'm gonna [C�] keep on dancing till I [C�] get my kicks.
And [F] we rolled, - reelin' and a [C] rockin', we was [G] reelin' and a rockin', [F] rollin' till the break of [C] dawn. [G]
5. Well, I [C�] looked at my watch and to [C�] my surprise, I was [C�] dancing with a woman that was [C�] twice my size.
And [F] we rolled, - reelin' and a [C] rockin', we was [G] reelin' and a rockin', [F] rollin' till the break of [C] dawn. [G]
Johnny B. Goode - 1958
1. Deep [C] down in Louisiana, close to New Orleans, Back up in the woods among the evergreens, [F] Stood a log cabin made of earth and wood Where [C] lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode Who [G] never ever learned to read or write so well, But he could [C] play the guitar just like a ringin' a bell Chorus:
Go, Go, Go Johnny, Go, Go, Go, Go, Johnny, Go, Go, [F] Go Go, Johnny, Go, Go, [C] Go Go, Johnny, Go, Go, [G] Go Johnny B. [C] Goode.
2. He used to [C] carry his guitar in a gunny sack, Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track. Old [F] engineers would see him sittin' in the shade, [C] Strummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made. When[G] people passed him by they would stop and say, 'Oh, [C] my but that little country boy could play' Chorus 3. His [C] mother told him, 'Someday you will be a man, You will be the leader of a rock `n`roll band. Many [F] people comin' from miles around, Will [C] hear you play your music when the sun goes down. Maybe [G] someday your name'll be in lights, Sayin' "[C] Johnny B. Goode tonight'' Chorus x2 end on C7�
Winchester Uke Jam 18
DA DOO RON RON - Barry / Greenwich
Intro: C F G7 C (1st 2 lines)
1. I [C] met him on a Monday and my Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] Somebody told me that [F] his name was Bill;Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C]
[C�] Yes - my [F] heart stood still; [C�] Yes - his [G7] name [C�] And when he [F] walked me home;Da [G7] doo ron ron ron,
2. I knew what he was doing when he Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] He looked so quiet but [F] my oh my; Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C]
[C�] Yeah - he [F] caught my eye;[C�] And when he [F] walked me home;Da [G7] doo ron ron ron,
3. Inst. Verse2 but sing 'da do ron ron' lines then
[C�] Yeah - he [F] looked so fine, [C�] And when he [F] walked me home;Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, 2 bars of C, 2 bars of A7
4. He [D] took my ukulele and he He [A7] could strum, strum, [D] His fingers on my strings were He [A7] could strum, strum, [D]
[D�] Yeah - he [G] played so fine;[D�] Yeah - he was [A7] [D�] And - when he [G] He [A7] could strum, strum, [D�] Yeah - he [G] played so fine;[D�] Yeah - he was [A7] [D�] And - when he [G] He [A7] could strum, strum, [D�] And - when he [G] He [A7] could strum, strum,
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Barry / Greenwich / Spector 1963
met him on a Monday and my [F] heart stood still [C] doo ron ron
his name was Bill; [C] doo ron ron
heart stood still; name was Bill
walked me home; doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
2. I knew what he was doing when he [F] caught my eye [C] doo ron ron
my oh my; [C] doo ron ron
caught my eye; [C�] Yes - oh [G7] walked me home;
doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
Inst. Verse2 but sing 'da do ron ron' lines then looked so fine, [C�] Yes - I'll [G7] make him mine
walked me home; doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
2 bars of C, 2 bars of A7
took my ukulele and he [G] played so fine [D] he could strum
His fingers on my strings were [G] keeping time [D] he could strum
played so fine; [A7] keeping time [G] sang a song ,
could strum, strum, [D] he could strum played so fine; [A7] keeping time [G] sang a song ,
could strum, strum, [D] he could strum [G] sang a song ,
could strum, strum, [D] he could strum (dead stop)
[G7] my, oh my
make him mine
(dead stop)
Winchester Uke Jam
DANNY BOY - Frederic Weatherly 1913
C F1. Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling C Am D7 From glen to glen and down the mountain side. C C7 F The summer's gone and all the roses falling, C G7 CIt’s you, it's you must go and I must bide.
G7 C F C But come ye back, when summer's in the meadow, C FOr when the valley's hushed and white with snow. C F C It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow, C G7 CO Danny boy, O Danny boy I love you so.
C F2. But when ye come and all the flowers are dying, C Am D7 If I am dead, as dead I well may be, C C7 F You'll come and find the place where I am lying, C G7 C And kneel and say an "Ave" there
G7 C F C And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me C F C D7 And all my grave will war C F C For you will bend and tell me that you love me C G7 C
And I shall sleep in peace, until you come to me
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Frederic Weatherly 1913
C F Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
C Am D7 - G7 From glen to glen and down the mountain side.
C C7 F - G7 The summer's gone and all the roses falling,
C G7 C It’s you, it's you must go and I must bide.
G7 C F C But come ye back, when summer's in the meadow,
C F C D7 -Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow.
C F C - F It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
C G7 C - G7 O Danny boy, O Danny boy I love you so.
C F But when ye come and all the flowers are dying,
C Am D7 - G7 If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
C C7 F - G7 You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
C G7 C And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
C F C -And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me
C F C D7 - G7 And all my grave will war-mer, sweet-er be
C F C - F For you will bend and tell me that you love me
C G7 C peace, until you come to me
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 19
G7 C F C - G7 But come ye back, when summer's in the meadow,
- G7 Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow.
- G7
Winchester Uke Jam 20
DELILAH - Reed / Morrison 1968
Intro: several bars of Am Am 1. I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window, Am I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind. A A7 Dm She was my woman, Am E7 As she betrayed me I watched,
C G G7 C My, my, my, Delilah. Why, why, why, Delilah? C7 F I could see, that girl was no good for me, C G But I was lost like a slave that no one could free.
Am 2. At break of day when that man drove Am I crossed the street to her house and she opened the door. A A7 Dm She stood there laughing. Am E7 I felt the knife in my hand, and she laughed no more.
C G G7 C Chorus: My, my, my, Delilah. Why, why, why, Delilah?
C7 F Dm So before, they come to break down the door, C G C Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take any more.
3. Instrumental 1st 2 lines of Verse 2 A A7 Dm She stood there laughing. Am E7 I felt the knife in my hand, and she laughed no more.
C G G7 C Chorus: My, my, my, Delilah. Why, why, why, Delilah?
C7 F Dm So before, they come to break down the door, C G C Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take any more
Repeat chorus then: Am E7 Am Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take any more.
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Morrison 1968
Am E7 1. I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window,
Am E7 I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind.
7 Am As she betrayed me I watched, and went out of my mind.
C G G7 C Delilah. Why, why, why, Delilah?
F Dm I could see, that girl was no good for me,
G C - EBut I was lost like a slave that no one could free.
Am E7 2. At break of day when that man drove away I was waiting
Am E7I crossed the street to her house and she opened the door.
7 Am - G7
I felt the knife in my hand, and she laughed no more. C G G7 C My, my, my, Delilah. Why, why, why, Delilah?
C7 F Dm So before, they come to break down the door,
C G C - E7Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take any more.
Instrumental 1st 2 lines of Verse 2 then
7 Am - G7
I felt the knife in my hand, and she laughed no more. C G G7 C My, my, my, Delilah. Why, why, why, Delilah?
C7 F Dm So before, they come to break down the door,
C G C - G7Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take any more.
Am E7 Am - Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take any more.
Am - G7 and went out of my mind.
E7
away I was waiting E7
I crossed the street to her house and she opened the door.
E7
G7
Dm - Am
Winchester Uke Jam
DIRTY OLD TOWN - Ewan McColl 1949
C
1. I met my love, by the gas works F Dreamed a dream, by the F C F C Kissed my girl, by the factory wall C F C 2. I heard a siren from the docks F Saw a train set the night on fire F C F C G Smelled the breeze on the smoky wind C F C3. Clouds are drifting across the moon F Cats are prowling on their beatsF C F C Spring’s a girl on the streets at night Instrumental Verse 1 C F C4. I’m going to make a good F Shining steel tempered in the fire F C F C I’ll chop you down like an old dead tree C 5. I met my love, by the gas works F Dreamed a dream, by the old canal F C F Kissed my girl, by the factory wall G AmDirty old town, dirty old town
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Ewan McColl 1949
F C I met my love, by the gas works croft
F C Dreamed a dream, by the old canal F C F C G Kissed my girl, by the factory wall, dirty old town, dirty old town
F C siren from the docks,
C Saw a train set the night on fire F C F C G melled the breeze on the smoky wind, dirty old town, dirty old town
F C across the moon
F C Cats are prowling on their beats F C F C G Spring’s a girl on the streets at night, dirty old town, dirty old town
F C good sharp axe
C Shining steel tempered in the fire
F C F C G I’ll chop you down like an old dead tree, dirty old town, dirty old town
F C et my love, by the gas works croft
F C Dreamed a dream, by the old canal
C G my girl, by the factory wall, dirty old town, dirty old town G Am
Dirty old town, dirty old town.
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 21
Am irty old town, dirty old town
F C F C G Am dirty old town, dirty old town
G Am irty old town, dirty old town
G Am irty old town, dirty old town
Am irty old town, dirty old town
Winchester Uke Jam 22
DON’T BE CRUEL - Otis Blackwell 1956
Intro riff: [D] ���� � � � � A | ------------0--2--0---E | --------2-------------- C | ---2-------------------G | ------------------------
1. You [D] know I can be found,If [G] you can’t come around, Don’t be [Em] cruel [A7] to a heart that’s
2. [D] Baby if I made you mad,[G] Please let’s forget the past;Don’t be [Em] cruel [A7] to a heart that’s
I don’t [G] want no other [G] Baby it’s just [A] you I’m, thinking
3. [D] Don’t stop a-thinkin’ of me, [G] Come on over here and love me, You [D] know what I want you to sayDon’t be [Em] cruel [A7] to a heart that’s
Why [G] should we be aI [G] really love you [A]
4. [D] Let’s walk up to the preacher, [G] Then you’ll know you’ll have me, And [D] I’ll know that I’ll have youDon’t be [Em] cruel [A7] to a heart that’s
I don’t [G] want no other [G] Baby it’s just [A] you I’m, thinkin’
Repeat Verse 3 as instrumental but sing last 2 lines. Then:
5. [D] Let’s walk up to the preacher, [G] Then you’ll know you’ll have me, And [D] I’ll know that I’ll have youDon’t be [Em] cruel [A7] to a heart that’s
I don’t [G] want no other [G] Baby it’s just [A] you I’m, thinkin’
Don’t be [Em] cruel (ooh ooh) [A7]Don’t be [Em] cruel (ooh ooh) [A7]
I don’t [G] want no other [G] Baby it’s just [A] you I’m, thinkin’
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Otis Blackwell 1956
---
----------------- ---------------- X4
know I can be found,(bup bup) sittin’ home all alone you can’t come around, (bup bup) at [D] least please telephone
to a heart that’s [D] true
you mad, (bup bup) for somethin’ I might’ve saidPlease let’s forget the past; (bup bup) the [D] future looks bright ahead
to a heart that’s [D] true [D7] want no other [A] love
you I’m, thinking [D] of.
thinkin’ of me, (bup bup) don’t make me feel this wayon over here and love me, (bup bup)
know what I want you to say (bup bup) to a heart that’s [D] true [D7]
should we be a[A]part? baby, cross my [D] heart
Let’s walk up to the preacher, (bup bup) and let us say I doThen you’ll know you’ll have me, (bup bup)
I’ll know that I’ll have you (bup bup) to a heart that’s [D] true [D7]
want no other [A] love you I’m, thinkin’ [D] of
instrumental but sing last 2 lines. Then:
Let’s walk up to the preacher, (bup bup) and let us say I doThen you’ll know you’ll have me, (bup bup)
I’ll know that I’ll have you (bup bup) to a heart that’s [D] true [D7]
want no other [A] love you I’m, thinkin’ [D] of [D�]
[A7] to a heart that’s [D] true [A7] to a heart that’s [D] true [D7]
want no other [A] love you I’m, thinkin’ [D] of [D] [D��]
(bup bup)
least please telephone (bup bup)
for somethin’ I might’ve said (bup bup) future looks bright ahead (bup bup)
don’t make me feel this way (bup bup)
and let us say I do (bup bup)
and let us say I do (bup bup)
[D7]
Winchester Uke Jam
DON'T PASS ME BY
Intro several bars of G (
G 1. I listen for your footsteps coming up the C Listen for your footsteps, but they don't arrive, D Waiting for your knock C I don't hear it; does it mean you don't love me anymore? 2. I hear the clock a-ticking on the mantel shelf, C See the hands a-moving D I wonder where you are tonight, and why I'm by myself, C I don't see you, does it mean you don't love me anymore Chorus: G
Don't pass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue, C
‘Cause you know darling I love only you. G
You'll never know it hurt me so, how I hate to see you go. D
Don't pass me by. Don
G 3. I'm sorry that I doubted you, I was so unfair, C You were in a car crash, and you lost your hair. D You said that you would be late, about an hour or two, C I said that's alright I'm waiting here, just waiting to hear from you. Chorus x2 + C-D-G
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
DON'T PASS ME BY - Richard Starkey 1968
Intro several bars of G (clip strum �������� )
1. I listen for your footsteps coming up the drive,
Listen for your footsteps, but they don't arrive,
Waiting for your knock dear, on my old front door. G
does it mean you don't love me anymore?
ticking on the mantel shelf,
moving but I'm by myself.
I wonder where you are tonight, and why I'm by myself, G
s it mean you don't love me anymore
ass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue,C
‘Cause you know darling I love only you.
You'll never know it hurt me so, how I hate to see you go. C
Don't pass me by. Don't make me cry.
3. I'm sorry that I doubted you, I was so unfair,
You were in a car crash, and you lost your hair.
You said that you would be late, about an hour or two,
I said that's alright I'm waiting here, just waiting to hear from you.
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 23
does it mean you don't love me anymore?
I wonder where you are tonight, and why I'm by myself, G
s it mean you don't love me anymore?
ass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue,
You'll never know it hurt me so, how I hate to see you go.
You said that you would be late, about an hour or two, G
I said that's alright I'm waiting here, just waiting to hear from you.
Winchester Uke Jam 24
EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART Intro: C - Am - C - Am 1. Through these [C] misty eyes Lonely [C] road - to Baby[Am] Where’s my [C] family - and my Heaven [C] knows - where I Dm - F - Am - G 2. Pack my [C] bags tonight, Who must [C] leave - or surely Put me [C] on a train - in the Say fare[C]well, - don’t say good [Dm] Seagull carry me [F] To my [Am] own folk that’s where I want to Chorus: [D] Every beat of my [G] heartI’m [Bm] lost and alone in [G] 3. One more [C] glass of wine And the [C] girl - I left be[Am] How I [C] miss her now - in my And the [C] way - our arms en [Dm] Seagull carry me [F] To my [Am] own folk that’s where I want to
C ������ ������ G ������������
C ������ ������ G ������������ 4. [G] And we’ll [C] drink a toast Cheer [C] awhile - the Emerald To the [C] northern lights - How they [C] make - a grown man [Dm] Seagull carry me [F] To my [Am] own folk that’s where I want to Chorus X2 + I’m going [D] home. - G - D (last time through replace last line with:
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
HEART - Stewart / Savigar 1986
misty eyes - I see [Am] lonely skies, [Am]lon.
and my [Am] country? where I [Am] belong.
bags tonight, - here’s one [Am] Jacobite, or surely [Am] die. in the [Am] pouring rain,
don’t say good[Am]bye. over land and sea
own folk that’s where I want to [G] be [A7]
heart [G/A/G], [D] tears me further a[G] the dark, [A] I’m going [D] home
glass of wine - just for [Am] auld lang syne[Am]hind. in my [Am] darkest hour,
our arms en[Am]twine. over land and sea
own folk that’s where I want to [G] be [A7]
D����������� - lift off and on- D��������
Bm A
drink a toast - to the [Am] blood red rose,the Emerald [Am] Isle,
- and the [Am] swirling pipes a grown man [Am] cry.
[F] over land and sea own folk that’s where I want to [G] be.[A7]
D - G - D replace last line with:)
tears me further a[G]part [G/A/G] home - [G]
syne
Chorus
�������� X2
blood red rose,
Winchester Uke Jam
EVERYBODY’S TALKING Intro: C C 1. Everybody's talkin’ at Dm G Only the echoes of my mind. C 2. People stoppin', starin' Dm G Only the shadows of their eyes. Chorus:
Dm I'm goin’ where the sun keepsDm Goin’ where the weather suits myDm Banking off of the northeast winds,Dm And skippin' over the ocean like a stone.
Instrumental = verse 2 (whoa....) Chorus C 3. Everybody's talkin’ at Dm G Only the echoes of my mind. Dm G I won’t let you leave my love behind, Dm G.......C No, I won’t let you lea.......ve, Dm G Wah....oh.................................oh Dm G I won’t let you leave my love
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
TALKING - Fred Neil 1968
C7 talkin’ at me, I don’t hear a word they're C
the echoes of my mind.
C7 starin' I can't see their faces,
C the shadows of their eyes.
G C goin’ where the sun keeps shinin’, through the
G C C7 weather suits my clo.......thes.
G C ff of the northeast winds, sailin’ on summer breeze
G C skippin' over the ocean like a stone.
= verse 2 (whoa....)
C7 talkin’ at me, I don’t hear a word they're C
the echoes of my mind. C
I won’t let you leave my love behind, G.......C
, I won’t let you lea.......ve, C
Wah....oh.................................oh C
I won’t let you leave my love behind ...
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 25
I don’t hear a word they're sayin’,
I can't see their faces,
C7 through the pourin’ rain,
C7
sailin’ on summer breeze
I don’t hear a word they're sayin’,
Winchester Uke Jam 26
EXS AND OHS - King / Basset 2014
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro: Riff: Dm ������������������������ 1. Well, I [Dm] had me a boy, turned him into a manI showed him all the [F] things that he [A] Whoa, and then I let him Now, there's one in California who's been cursing my name'Cos I found me a [F] better lover [A] Hey hey, 'til I made my geta 1st Chorus:
[Dm] ����One, two, ����three, they gonna ����'Cos I'm the best ����baby that they ����One, two, ����three, they gonna [F] ����They [n/c] always wanna come, but they never wanna leave[F] Ex's and the [C] oh, oh, oh's they Like [F] ghosts they [Dm] They [Gm] won't let [Bb] Ex's and [Dm] oh's Riff x4
2. I [Dm] had a summer lover down in New OrleansKept him warm in the winter, left him [A] My, my, how the seasons goI get high, and I love to get lowSo the hearts keep breaking, and the [A] You know, that's how the story 2nd Chorus:
[Dm] ����One, two, ����three, they gonna ����'Cos I'm the best ����baby that they ����One, two, ����three, they gonna
[F] ����They [n/c] always wanna come, but they never wanna leave[F] Ex's and the [C] oh, oh, oh's they Like [F] ghosts they [Dm] They [Gm] won't let [Bb] [F] Ex's and the [C] oh, oh, oh's they Like [F] ghosts they [Dm] They [Gm] won't let [Bb] Ex's and [Dm] oh's [F] Riff x2
Repeat 2nd Chorus and finish dead on last Dm.
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
King / Basset 2014
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
���������� F ��������
had me a boy, turned him into a man things that he [Dm] didn't understand
Whoa, and then I let him [Dm] go in California who's been cursing my name
better lover [Dm] in the UK til I made my geta[Dm]way
three, they gonna ����run back to ����mebaby that they [F] ����never gotta [Dm]
three, they gonna [F] ����run back to [Dm] always wanna come, but they never wanna leave
oh, oh, oh's they [Dm] haunt me [Dm] want me to make 'em [C] all[Bb] go.......
Riff x4
had a summer lover down in New Orleans Kept him warm in the winter, left him [F] frozen in the [Dm] spring
how the seasons go [Dm] by I get high, and I love to get low
e hearts keep breaking, and the [F] heads just [Dm] rollthat's how the story [Dm] goes
three, they gonna ����run back to ����mebaby that they [F] ����never gotta [Dm]
three, they gonna [F] ����run back to [Dm] always wanna come, but they never wanna leave
oh, oh, oh's they [Dm] haunt me [Dm] want me to make 'em [C] all [Bb] go oh, oh, oh's they [Dm] haunt me [Dm] want me to make 'em [C] all [Bb] go......
[F] Riff x2 Repeat 2nd Chorus and finish dead on last Dm.
didn't understand
in California who's been cursing my name
me [Dm] ����keep
[Dm] ����me always wanna come, but they never wanna leave
all
spring
roll
me [Dm] ����keep
[Dm] ����me always wanna come, but they never wanna leave
Winchester Uke Jam
FAR FAR AWAY - Holder
Intro: [Dm] [C] [Dm] [C] [Dm] 1. I've seen the [Dm] yellow lights go I've seen the [Dm] bridges of I've had a [Bb] red light off the...without me [F] even getting It [Bb] still seems so un[C 2. I've seen the [Dm] morning in the I've seen the [Dm] sunset in the I've sung the [Bb] glory that was ...and passed the [F] 'Hound Dog'It [Bb] still seems for the Chorus: And I'm [F] far, far a[Dm]And I'm [F] far, far a[Dm]Letting [F] loose around the But the [Bb] call of home is Still as [Dm] loud [C] [Dm] 3. I've seen the [Dm] Paris lights from And felt the [Dm] silence hanging And though those [Bb] Spanish nights were ...it wasn't [F] only from the It [Bb] still seems all in [C Chorus 4. I've seen the [Dm] yellow lights go Grand [Dm] Bahama Island And though those [Bb] alligator...stay in your [F] memory for a There [Bb] still seems more to Chorus X2 and finish on a Dm after 3rd riff
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Holder / Lea 1974
[Dm] [C] [Dm] [C] [Dm] [C]
yellow lights go [C] down the Missisbridges of the [C] world and they're for light off the [C] wrist...
even getting [Dm] kissed C]real
morning in the [C] mountains of [Dsunset in the [C] East and in the [Dm]
glory that was [C] Rome... 'Hound Dog' singer's [Dm] home
still seems for the [C] best
[Dm]way with my [Bb] head up in the [Dm]way with my [Bb] feet down in the
loose around the [Dm] world call of home is [A] loud,
[Dm] [C] [Dm] [C] [Dm] [C] [Dm]
Paris lights from [C] high upon [Dsilence hanging [C] low in No Man's [D
Spanish nights were [C] fine... only from the [Dm] wine
C] hand
yellow lights go [C] down the Missisahama Island [C] stories carry [Dm] on [C]
alligator [C] smiles... memory for a [Dm] while
still seems more to [C] come
and finish on a Dm after 3rd riff
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 27
Missis[Dm]sippi [C] for [Dm] real [C]
Dm] Alaska [C] m] West [C]
head up in the [C] clouds feet down in the [C] crowds
[Dm] [C]
Dm] Montmartre [C] Dm] Land [C]
down the Missis[Dm]sippi [C] The C]
Winchester Uke Jam 28
FEELS LIKE HOME - Randy Newman 1995
Intro: 1st 2 lines
1. [C] Something [G] in your [C]
Makes me want to [F] lose myself
[C] There's some[G]thing in your
Hope this [F] feeling lasts, the rest of my
If you [Em] knew how [F] lonely my
And how [F] long I've [C] felt so
If you [Em] knew how I [F] wanted someone to
And [F] change my [C] life the way you've
Feels like [C] home to me, feels like
Feels like I'm [F] all [C]
Feels like [C] home to me, feels like
Feels like I'm [F] alI [C]
[F] [C]
2. [C] A win[G]dow [C] breaks
And a [F] siren wails in the [C
[C] But I'm [G] al[C]right cause I have you
And I can [F] almost see through the dark
If you [Em] knew how [F] much this moment
And how [F] long I've [C] waited for your
If you [Em] knew how [F] happy you are
I've [F] never thought I'd [C] love anyone so
Feels like [C] home to me, feels like
Feels like I'm [F] all [C]
Feels like [C] home to me, feels like
Feels like I'm [F] alI [C]
Feels like I'm [F] alI [C]
[F] [C]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Randy Newman 1995
[C] eyes makes me want to [G] lose myself
myself, in your [C] arms [G]
thing in your [C] voice makes my [G] heart beat fast
he rest of my [C] life [G]
lonely my [C] life [E7] has [Am] been
felt so [G] low [Gsus] [G]
wanted someone to [C] come [E7
life the way you've [G] done [Gsus] [G]
home to me, feels like [G] home to me
the way [D7] back where I come
home to me, feels like [G] home to me
the way [D7] back where [G] I be
breaks down a [G] long dark street [Gsus]
C] night [G]
right cause I have you [G] here with me
almost see through the dark there's [C] light [G]
much this moment [C] means [E7
waited for your [G] touch [Gsus] [G]
happy you are [C] ma[E7]king [Am
love anyone so [G] much [Gsus] [G]
home to me, feels like [G] home to me
the way [D7] back where I come
home to me, feels like [G] home to me
the way [D7] back where [G] I be
the way [D7] back where [G] I be
lose myself [Gsus] [G]
heart beat fast [Gsus] [G]
been
E7] a-[Am]-long
back where I come [G] from
I be-[C]-long
[Gsus] [G]
here with me [Gsus] [G]
[G]
] to [Am] me
Am] me
[G]
back where I come [G] from
I be-[C]-long
I be-[C]-long
Winchester Uke Jam
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY
Intro: La da da da da da
Talking 'bout [F] you and me,
1. Oh, the games people
Never meaning what they
While they while away the
'Til their covered up with
Chorus
La da da da da da da
Talking 'bout [F] you and me,
2. Oh, we make one another cry, break a heart then we
Cross our hearts and [F] then we hope to die
Neither one will ever give in, so, we gaze at an
Wondering how things [F]
Chorus X2
3. People walking up to ya
And they try to sock it [F]
Then they teach you how to meditate,
Read your horoscope and
And further more to [F] hell with hate,
Chorus
4. Look around, tell me what you see,
God grant me the [F] serenity
‘Cos you've given up your sanity, for your pride and your
Turn your back on [F] hu
Chorus X2
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
PLAY - Joe South 1968
da [C] da da, la da da da da da [G]
you and me, [G] and the games people
1. Oh, the games people play now, every night and every
meaning what they [F] say now, never [G] saying what they
the hours, in their ivory [G] towers,
[F] flowers in the [G] back of a
da da, la da da da da da [G] da
you and me, [G] and the games people
2. Oh, we make one another cry, break a heart then we [G]
then we hope to die and the [G] other was to
give in, so, we gaze at an [G] eight by ten
might have been and it's a [G] dirty rotten
ya, singing glory halle[G]lujah,
[F] to ya, oh, [G] in the name of the
Then they teach you how to meditate,
your horoscope and [G] change your fate,
hell with hate, [G] come on and get on board
me what you see, what's happening to
serenity to [G] remember who I [C]
you've given up your sanity, for your pride and your
humanity and you [G] don't give a
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 29
[G] da de,
and the games people [C] play.
very night and every [G] day now,
saying what they [C] mean
towers,
back of a black limou[C]sine
da de,
and the games people [C] play.
[G] say goodbye
other was to [C] blame
eight by ten
dirty rotten [C] shame
in the name of the [C] Lord.
and get on board [C]
happening to [G] you and me?
[C] am,
you've given up your sanity, for your pride and your [G] vanity.
don't give a [C] da da da...
Winchester Uke Jam 30
GENTLE ON MY MIND - John Hartford 1967
Intro: [C] [Em] X4 1. It's [C] knowin' that your [Em]And your [Em] path is free to That makes me tend to leave my sleeping bag rolled upAnd [G] stashed behind your And it's [C] knowing I'm not [Em]And [Em] bonds, and the [C] That have [Em] dried upon some That keeps you in the backroads by the rivers of my memory,That keeps you ever [G] gentle on my 2. It's not [C] clinging to the On their [Em] columns now that Or something that somebody said We [G] fit together [C] walkin'. It's just [C] knowing that the [Em]Or for[Em]giving, when I [C] walk along Some [Em] railroad track and That you're moving on the backroads by the rivers of my memory,And for hours you're just [G] 3. Tho' the [C] wheat fields and the And the [C] junkyards and [EAnd some other woman's cryin' to her mother'Cause she [G] turned and I was I [C] still might run in [Em] silence tears ofAnd the [C] summer sun might But not to where I cannot seeBy the rivers flowing [G] gentle on my 4. I [C] dip my cup of [Em] soup, back from the Cracklin' [Em] cauldron, in some My beard a roughning coal pileAnd a dirty hat pulled [G] low across my Through [C] cupped hands 'round aI hold you [Em] to my breast and That you're waving from the backroads by the rivers of my memory,Ever smilin' ever [G] gentle on my
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
John Hartford 1967
[Em] door is always [C] open path is free to [Dm] walk,
That makes me tend to leave my sleeping bag rolled up stashed behind your [C] couch. [Em] [C] [Em]
[Em] shackled by for[C]gotten words ink stains
dried upon some [Dm] line, That keeps you in the backroads by the rivers of my memory,
gentle on my [C] mind. [Em] [C] [Em
clinging to the [Em] rocks and ivy [C] planted columns now that [Dm] bind me,
Or something that somebody said because they thought walkin'. [Em] [C] [Em]
[Em] world will not be [C] cursing walk along
railroad track and [Dm] find, That you're moving on the backroads by the rivers of my memory,
gentle on my [C] mind. [Em] [C] [Em]
wheat fields and the [Em] clothes lines Em] highways come be[Dm]tween us
And some other woman's cryin' to her mother turned and I was [C] gone [Em] [C] [Em]
silence tears of [C] joy might stain my summer sun might [Em] burn me 'til I'm [Dm] blind
But not to where I cannot see you walkin' on the backroadsgentle on my [C] mind [Em] [C] [Em]
soup, back from the [C] gurgling ome [Dm] train yard,
My beard a roughning coal pile low across my [C] face. [Em] [C] [Em]
cupped hands 'round a [Em] tin can I pre[C]tendto my breast and [Dm] find,
hat you're waving from the backroads by the rivers of my memory,gentle on my [C] mind. [C] [Em] X4 end on [C]
gotten words
That keeps you in the backroads by the rivers of my memory, [Em] [C] [Em]
cursing
That you're moving on the backroads by the rivers of my memory, [Em] [C] [Em]
tween us
joy might stain my [Em] face blind
ou walkin' on the backroads [Em] [C] [Em]
gurgling
[Em] [C] [Em] tend
hat you're waving from the backroads by the rivers of my memory, X4 end on [C]
Winchester Uke Jam
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY Intro: Several bars of Em [Em] Yippee-eye-[G]ay (Yippee
[G] Yippee-eye-[Em]oh (Yippee
1. An [Em] old cowpoke went riding out one Up [Em] on a ridge he rested as he When [Em] all at once a mighty herd of redA-[C]plowin' through the ragged
Yippee-eye-[G]ay (Yippee
[C] Ghost riders [Am] 2. Their [Em] brands were still on fire and their Their [Em] horns were black and shiny and their could [B7] feel A [Em] bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the skyCos he [C] saw the riders comin' mournful cry
Yippee-eye-[G]ay (Yippee
[C] Ghost riders [Am] 3. Their [Em] faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred and with sweat They're [Em] ridin' hard to catch that herd but them [B7] yet They've [Em] got to ride forever in that range up in the skyOn [C] horses snortin' [Am
Yippee-eye-[G]ay (Yippee
[C] Ghost riders [Am] 4. As the [Em] riders loped on by him, he "If you [Em] want to save your soul from hell aThen [Em] cowboy change your ways today or with us you will rideA-[C] tryin' to catch the Devil's
Yippee-eye-[G]ay (Yippee
[C] Ghost riders [Am]Yippee-eye-[G]ay (Yippee
[C] Ghost riders [Am]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY - Stan Jones 1948
Several bars of Em
(Yippee-eye-ay) (Yippee-eye-oh)
old cowpoke went riding out one [G] dark and windy day on a ridge he rested as he [G] went along his [
all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he sawplowin' through the ragged [Am] skies and [Em] up a cloudy draw
(Yippee-eye-ay) Yippee-eye-[Em][Am] in the [Em] sky
brands were still on fire and their [G] hooves were made of steelhorns were black and shiny and their [G] hot breath he
bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the skysaw the riders comin' [Am] hard and he [Em]
(Yippee-eye-ay) Yippee-eye-[Em][Am] in the [Em] sky
faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred and [G]
ridin' hard to catch that herd but [G] they ain't cau
got to ride forever in that range up in the skyAm] fire as they [Em] ride on, hear their cry(Yippee-eye-ay) Yippee-eye-[Em]
[Am] in the [Em] sky
riders loped on by him, he [G] heard one call his namewant to save your soul from hell a-[G]ridin' on our
cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ridetryin' to catch the Devil's [Am] herd a-[Em]cross these endless skies."
(Yippee-eye-ay) Yippee-eye-[Em][Am] in the [Em] sky
(Yippee-eye-ay) Yippee-eye-[Em][Am] in the [Em] sky
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 31
dark and windy day [B7] way
eyed cows he saw up a cloudy draw
[Em]oh (Yippee-eye-oh)
hooves were made of steel hot breath he
bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky [Em] heard their
[Em]oh (Yippee-eye-oh)
[G] shirts all soaked
they ain't caught
got to ride forever in that range up in the sky ride on, hear their cry
[Em]oh (Yippee-eye-oh)
heard one call his name ridin' on our [B7] range
cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride cross these endless skies."
[Em]oh (Yippee-eye-oh)
[Em]oh (Yippee-eye-oh)
Winchester Uke Jam 32
HARVEST MOON - Neil Young 1992
Intro: C Am CMaj7 Am x4
F 1. Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to sayF Just like children sleepin', weF Oooo... But there's a full moon risinF Oooo... We know where the music's
F Oooo... because I'm still in F Because I'm still in love
F 2. When we were strangers,F When we were lovers, I lovedF Oooo... But now it's gettin' late F Oooo... I want to celebrate, see
F Oooo... because I'm still in F Because I'm still in love
3. Hum first 2 line of verse thenF Oooo... because I'm still in F Because I'm still in love
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Neil Young 1992
F C Am CMaj7
Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to say C Am CMaj7
e could dream this night away.
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
risin', let's go dancin' in the light
music's playin', let's go out and feel
G in love with you, I want to see you
G C Am CMaj7
love with you, on this harvest moon.
F C Am CMaj7
, I watched you from afar F C Am CMaj7 Am
loved you with all my heart.
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
and the moon is climbin' high
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
ee it shinin' in your eye.
G in love with you, I want to see you
G C Am CMaj7
love with you, on this harvest moon.
Hum first 2 line of verse then:
G in love with you, I want to see you
G C Am CMaj7
love with you, on this harvest moon.
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
light
C Am CMaj7 Am X2 feel the night.
Dm you dance again
C Am CMaj7 Am X4 moon.
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
Am X2
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
C Am CMaj7 Am X2
Dm you dance again
C Am CMaj7 Am X4 moon.
Dm you dance again
C Am CMaj7 Am X4 moon. (end on C)
Winchester Uke Jam
HAUL AWAY JOE - Traditional
1. [Am] When I was a [Em]
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
That if I did not [Em] kiss the
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
Chorus:
[Am] Way, haul [Em]
[Am] Way, haul [Em]
Way, haul [Em] away,
[Am] Way, haul [Em]
2. [Am] King Louis was the
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
But then he got his [Em] head
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
3. [Am] Oh, once I had a [Em]
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
Then I got a [Em] Irish gal, s
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
4. [Am] I wish I was in [Em]
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
But now I'm in a [Em] Yankee
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
5. [Am] Way, haul [Em] away, I'll
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
Way, haul [Em] away, [Dm]
[Am] Way, haul [Em] away,
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Traditional
[Em] little lad and [Dm] so my mother
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
the girls my [Dm] lips would grow
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
[Em] away, we'll [Dm] haul away [Em]
[Em] away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away,
away, we'll [Dm] haul for better [Em] weather.
[Em] away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away,
the [Em] King of France be[Dm]fore
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
head cut off which [Dm] spoiled his
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
[Em] Yankee girl and [Dm] she was
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
gal, she [Dm] damn near drove me [Em]
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
[Em] Ireland, a-dig[Dm]ging turf and
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
Yankee ship, a-[Dm] hauling sheets and
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
away, I'll [Dm] sing to you of my [Em]
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
[Dm] she's my cut and [Em] fancy.
away, we'll [Dm] haul [Em] away, [Am]
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 33
mother [Em] told me
[Am] Joe.
grow all [Em] mouldy.
[Am] Joe.
[Em] together.
away, [Am] Joe.
weather.
away, [Am] Joe.
fore the revolu[Em]tion.
[Am] Joe.
his constitu[Em]tion.
[Am] Joe. Chorus
was fat and [Em] lazy,
[Am] Joe.
[Em] crazy.
[Am] Joe. Chorus
[Em] taties,
[Am] Joe.
and [Em] braces.
[Am] Joe. Chorus
[Em] Nancy.
[Am] Joe.
[Am] Joe. Chorus
Winchester Uke Jam 34
HELLO MARY LOU - Pitney /
Chorus: G C
Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart, G D Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you. G B7 I knew Mary Lou, we'd never part, A D G So Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart.
G 1. You passed me by one sunny day, C Flashed those big brown eyes my way, G D And, oh, I wanted you forever more. G Now I'm not one that gets around, C I swear my feet stuck to the ground, G D And so I never did meet you before. G 2. I saw your lips I heard your voice, C Believe me I just had no choice G Wild horses couldn't make me stay away. G I thought about a moonlit night, C My arms around you, girl, so tight, G D G That’s all I had to see for me to say. Instrumental Verse 2 Chorus Verse 2 Chorus + repeat last line
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Pitney / Mangiaracina 1961
goodbye heart, G D
Sweet Mary Lou I'm so in love with you. B7 Em we'd never part,
D G So Hello Mary Lou, goodbye heart.
1. You passed me by one sunny day,
Flashed those big brown eyes my way, G D
And, oh, I wanted you forever more.
Now I'm not one that gets around,
I swear my feet stuck to the ground, D G
so I never did meet you before. + Chorus
2. I saw your lips I heard your voice,
Believe me I just had no choice D
Wild horses couldn't make me stay away.
I thought about a moonlit night,
My arms around you, girl, so tight, G D G
That’s all I had to see for me to say. + Chorus
Winchester Uke Jam
HOW CAN A POOR MAN...
Intro: several bars of C
C 1. There once was a time when everything was Now prices nearly puts a man to C C7When we get our grocery F DmWe feel like making our will C Tell me, how can a poor man C Tell me, how can a poor man C 2. Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right!" C Well, all he gives is a humbug pill F DmDose of dope and a great big bill C Tell me, how can a poor man C Tell me, how can a poor man 3. Instrumental verse C 4. Most preachers they preach for gold and not for soul Well, that's what keeps us poor folks in a hole C C7Now, we can hardly get our breath F DmTaxed and schooled and preached to death C G7 CTell me, how can a poor man C (slow)Tell me, how can a poor man
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
HOW CAN A POOR MAN... - Alfred Reed 1929
G C a time when everything was cheap
G G7 Now prices nearly puts a man to sleep
C C7 get our grocery bill
F Dm will
C G7 C how can a poor man stand such times and liveC G7 C how can a poor man stand such times and live
G C Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright
G G7 And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right!"
C C7 Well, all he gives is a humbug pill
F Dm Dose of dope and a great big bill
C G7 C how can a poor man stand such times and liveC G7 C how can a poor man stand such times and live
G C 4. Most preachers they preach for gold and not for soul G G7 Well, that's what keeps us poor folks in a hole
C C7 Now, we can hardly get our breath
F Dm Taxed and schooled and preached to death
C G7 C how can a poor man stand such times and live
(slow) G7 C how can a poor man stand such times and live
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 35
live?
live?
Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright
live?
live?
4. Most preachers they preach for gold and not for soul
live?
live?
Winchester Uke Jam 36
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOUIntro: F G7 C Am F G7 F G7 C Am 1. I get no kick from champagne, F G7 C AmMere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all F G7 C Am So tell me why should it be true, F G7 C AmThat I get a kick out of you? F G7 C Am 2. Some get a kick from cocaine
F G7 C I'm sure that if I took just one more sniff F G7 C Am That would bore me terrific'ly too. F G7 C C7 Yet I get a kick out of you.
Bridge: F Bb I get a kick ev'ry time I see you F
I get a kick though it's clear to me D7 Dm G7 That you obviously don't adore me.
F G7 C Am 3. I get no kick in a plane F G7 C Am Flying too high with some bird in the F G7 C Am Is my idea of nothing to do. F G7 C Am Yet I get a kick out of you. Repeat Verse 2 as instrumental F G7 C Yet I get a kick out of you. Yes I do. F G7 F G7Yet I get a kick... Oh such a kick...
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU - Cole Porter 1934
C Am F G7 C
C Am I get no kick from champagne,
F G7 C Am Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
F G7 C Am So tell me why should it be true,
F G7 C Am
F G7 C Am Some get a kick from cocaine
F G7 C Am I'm sure that if I took just one more sniff
F G7 C Am That would bore me terrific'ly too.
F G7 C C7 Yet I get a kick out of you.
F Bb Am A I get a kick ev'ry time I see you standing there before me
F ck though it's clear to me D7 Dm G7
That you obviously don't adore me.
F G7 C Am
F G7 C Am Flying too high with some bird in the sky
F G7 C Am
F G7 C Am
Repeat Verse 2 as instrumental Bridge Verse 3 then ending: Am
Yet I get a kick out of you. Yes I do. G7 F G7 C
... Oh such a kick... Yet I get a kick out of you
Am A tanding there before me
Bridge Verse 3 then ending:
C Am F G7 C Yet I get a kick out of you
Winchester Uke Jam
ISLAND OF DREAMS Intro: 1st and 4th line of verse[G] [G7] [C] [G] [B7] [Em] [C] [G] [D7] [G] 1. I [G] wander the [G7]
[A] Trying to for[D]get you but
My [G] thoughts ever [G7]
[B7] Over the [Em] sea [C]
[F] High in the [D] sky is a
[C] Please [G] carry me
[F] Far far a[D]way from the
[C] Please [G] carry me
2. A[G]gain I would [G7]
[B7] There on the [Em] beau
[F] High in the [D] sky is a
[C] Please [G] carry me
[F] Far far a[D]way from the
[C] Please [G] carry me
3. Instrumental 1st 2 lines of Verse 2 then:
[F] High in the [D] sky is a
[C] Please [G] carry me
[F] Far far a[D]way from the
[C] Please [G] carry me
4. A[G]gain I would [G7]
[B7] There on the [Em] beau
(slow down)
[B7] Far far a[Em]way [C]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
ISLAND OF DREAMS -Tom Springfield 1962
1st and 4th line of verse
[D7] [G]
streets and the [C] gay crowded
get you but [A] somehow it [D] seems
[G7] stray to our [C] last sweet em
[C] on the [G] is[D7]land of [G] dreams
sky is a [G] bird on the [Bm] wing
carry me [F] with [D] you
way from the [G] mad rushing [Bm]
carry me [F] with [D] you
wander where [C] memories en
beau[C]tiful [G] is[D7]land of [G]
sky is a [G] bird on the [Bm] wing
carry me [F] with [D] you
way from the [G] mad rushing [Bm]
carry me [F] with [D] you
Instrumental 1st 2 lines of Verse 2 then:
sky is a [G] bird on the [Bm] wing
carry me [F] with [D] you
way from the [G] mad rushing [Bm]
carry me [F] with [D] you
wander where [C] memories en
beau[C]tiful [G] is[D7]land of [G]
[C] on the [G] is[D7]land of [G] dreams
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 37
gay crowded [G] places
seems [D7]
last sweet em[G]braces
dreams
wing
[Bm] crowd
memories en[G]fold me
[G] dreams
wing
[Bm] crowd
wing
[Bm] crowd
memories en[G]fold me
[G] dreams
dreams
Winchester Uke Jam 38
IT'S SO EASY - Holly/Petty 1958
Intro : Instrumental chorus X2
Chorus: [C] It's so [G] easy to
[C] It's so [F] easy to 1. [C] People [G] tell me [F] love's for [C] Here I [F] go breaking
It seems so [F] easy, (it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
So doggone [C] easy, (doggone
Yeah, it's so [F] easy, (it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
Yeah, where [D7] you're concerned my Chorus: [C] It's so [G] easy to [C] It's so [F] easy to Inst: C-G-F-G C-F-G-C C 2. [C] Look in[G]to your [F] heart and [C] What your [F] love book
It seems so [F] easy, (it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy
So doggone [C] easy, (doggone
Yeah, it's so [F] easy, (it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
Yeah, where [D7] you're concerned my
Chorus: [C] It's so [G] easy to
[C] It's so [F] easy to
It seems so [F] easy, (it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
So doggone [C] easy, (doggone
Yeah, it's so [F] easy, (it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so
Yeah, where [D7] you're concerned my
Chorus: [C] It's so [G] easy to
[C] It's so [F] easy to [C] It's [n/c] so easy to fall in love, It's so easy to [G��]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Holly/Petty 1958
Intro : Instrumental chorus X2
easy to [F] fall in [G] love,
easy to [G] fall in [C] love. X2
love's for [G] fools, go breaking [G] all of the [C] rules.
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
doggone easy, doggone easy, doggone
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
you're concerned my [G] heart has learn
easy to [F] fall in [G] love, easy to [G] fall in [C] love.
C C-G-F-G C-F-G-C
heart and [G] see, ook has [G] set apart for [C] me.
it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
doggone easy, doggone easy, doggone
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
you're concerned my [G] heart has learned. oh,....
easy to [F] fall in [G] love,
easy to [G] fall in [C] love. X2
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
doggone easy, doggone easy, doggone
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy)
you're concerned my [G] heart has learned. oh,....
easy to [F] fall in [G] love,
easy to [G] fall in [C] love. X2 so easy to fall in love,
] fall in [C�] love.
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy) doggone easy)
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy) learned. oh,....
) doggone easy)
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy) heart has learned. oh,....
(it's so easy, it's so easy, it's so easy) doggone easy) easy)
heart has learned. oh,....
Winchester Uke Jam
LEANING ON THE GARDEN WALLIntro: 1st 2 lines 1. [C] You won’t believe [A7]When I'm [D7] leaning on the When I'm [C] busy with me gardenin', It's [A7] really quite alarmin', the The [F] wife says 'Stop, it's unseemly behaviourYou're [C] not the local warden, you're just a nosy neighbour You won’t believe [A7] half the things I've seenWhen I'm [D7] leaning on the
2. Next [F] door but oneI've [C] see her behind She [F] bends right over to pull up her tubersAnd [G7] when she straightens up she's pulling up her bloomers
3. [C] You won’t believe [A7]When I'm [D7] leaning on the
4. I was [F] leaning on the wall with a well earned cup of teaWhen I [C] spied the ViShe was [F] hanging out her window waving like a flapperThen I [G7] saw some likely lad turn up with a ladder
5. [C] You won’t believe [A7]When I'm [D7] leaning on the There's the [C] neighbour to our right Who was [A7] digging late at night His [F] wife would nag, he'dAnd [C] now it's gone all quiet, haven't seen her for a week You won’t believe [A7] half theWhen I'm [D7] leaning on the
6. There's a [F] newly wedded couple at number 21They're [C] ever so in loveI've [F] often spied themBut [G7] when they go to bed they ought to draw the blinds.
7. [C] You won’t believe [A7]When I'm [D7] leaning on the Inst: [C] [A7] [D7] [G7] / [C] [A7] [D7] [G7] [C]
8. And [F] of a summer evening, Saw the [C] missus 2 doors down And [F] then I saw her husband, He's [G7] 6 foot 4 and he's no Aphrodite
9. Repeat Verse 1 - repeat last line
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
LEANING ON THE GARDEN WALL - Humphrey / Bradshaw 19
[A7] half the things I've seen leaning on the [G7] garden [C] wall [G7]
busy with me gardenin', really quite alarmin', the [D7] stories I could tell you wife says 'Stop, it's unseemly behaviour
not the local warden, you're just a nosy neighbour half the things I've seen
leaning on the [G7] garden [C] wall
door but one, grows prize winning veg see her behind - the privet hedge bends right over to pull up her tubers
when she straightens up she's pulling up her bloomers
[A7] half the things I've seen leaning on the [G7] garden [C] wall [G7]
leaning on the wall with a well earned cup of teaspied the Vicar's daughter at the Rectory hanging out her window waving like a flappersaw some likely lad turn up with a ladder
[A7] half the things I've seen leaning on the [G7] garden [C] wall [G7] neighbour to our right
digging late at night and [D7] now there's no hole at 'd never get to speak
now it's gone all quiet, haven't seen her for a week half the things I've seen
leaning on the [G7] garden [C] wall
newly wedded couple at number 21 ever so in love and having lots of fun
often spied them kissin' behind the washing lineswhen they go to bed they ought to draw the blinds.
[A7] half the things I've seen leaning on the [G7] garden [C] wall [G7]
/ [C] [A7] [D7] [G7] [C]
of a summer evening, you really see some dramasmissus 2 doors down in oversize pyjamas
then I saw her husband, dressed up in her nightie, 6 foot 4 and he's no Aphrodite
repeat last line - end on G7 C
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 39
Bradshaw 19.43
stories I could tell you [G] all
not the local warden, you're just a nosy neighbour
when she straightens up she's pulling up her bloomers
leaning on the wall with a well earned cup of tea
hanging out her window waving like a flapper
now there's no hole at [G] all
now it's gone all quiet, haven't seen her for a week
kissin' behind the washing lines when they go to bed they ought to draw the blinds.
you really see some dramas in oversize pyjamas
in her nightie,
Winchester Uke Jam 40
LITTLE RICHARD MEDLEY
GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY
Chorus: Good golly, Miss [G]Good golly, Miss [C] Molly, you sure like to When you're rockin' and a [D]
1. From the [G] early, early, mornin' to the early early night, When I caught Miss Molly rockin' at the [n/c]Good golly, Miss [C] Molly, you sure like to When you're rockin' and a [D]
2. Mom and [G] Poppa told me,If they knew about Miss Molly[n/c] Good golly, Miss [C] Molly, you sure like to When you're rockin' and a [D]
12 bar inst (4 beats per bar): G G
3. I'm [G] going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring,Would you pardon me a-kissin', let me [n/c] Good golly, Miss [C] Molly, you sure like to When you're rockin' and a [D] LONG TALL SALLY- Blackwell
1. Gonna [G�] tell Aunt MaryHe [G�] says he’s got the miseriesOh [C] baby yeah yeah yeah [D7] Baby we’re [C] gonna have
2. Well [G�] Long Tall Sally she’sShe got [G�] everything that Oh [C] baby yeah yeah yeah [D7] Baby we’re [C] gonna have
12 bar inst (4 beats per bar): G G
3. Now I [G�] saw Uncle JohnHe [G�] saw Aunt Mary comin’Oh [C] baby yeah yeah yeah [D7] Baby we’re [C] gonna have
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
RICHARD MEDLEY - Various
GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY - Marascalco / Blackwell 1956
[G] Molly, you sure like to ball, [G7]Molly, you sure like to [G] ball,
[D] rollin', [C] can't you hear your Momma
early, early, mornin' to the early early night,When I caught Miss Molly rockin' at the [G7] House of Blue Lights
Molly, you sure like to [G] ball, [D] rollin', [C] can't you hear your Momma
Poppa told me,"Son, you'd better watch your stepabout Miss Molly I’d have to [G7] watch my pop
Molly, you sure like to [G] ball, [D] rollin', [C] can't you hear your Momma
G G G7 / C C G G / D C G G +
going to the corner, gonna buy a diamond ring, kissin', let me [G7] ting-a-ling-a-lingMolly, you sure like to [G] ball, [D] rollin', [C] can't you hear your Momma
Blackwell / Penniman 1956
Mary [G�] ‘bout Uncle John miseries but he [G7] has a lot of fun
yeah oh [G] baby woo-oo-oo have some fun to[G]night [D7] yeah
she’s [G�] built for speed [G7] Uncle John need
yeah oh [G] baby woo-oo-oo have some fun to[G]night [D7] yeah
G G G / C C G G / D7 C G G
John with [G�] bald-headed Sally comin’ and he [G7] ducked back inyeah oh [G] baby woo-oo-oo
have some fun to[G]night [D7] yeah
[G7] uh !
can't you hear your Momma [G] call?
early, early, mornin' to the early early night, House of Blue Lights (break)
can't you hear your Momma [G] call?
better watch your step" pop myself(break)
can't you hear your Momma [G] call?
+ Chorus
ling (break)
can't you hear your Momma [G] call?
fun
yeah
yeah
the alley
yeah
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 41
4. We’re gonna [G] have some fun tonight, We’re gonna have some fun tonight - woo [C] Have some fun tonight, well [G] everything will be alright [D7] Have some fun baby, [C] have some fun A [G�] wop bop a loo mop a [G] lop bam boom
5. We’re gonna rock and roll tonight, We’re gonna rock and roll tonight - woo [C] Rock and roll tonight, well [G] everything will be alright [D7] Have some fun [C] baby have some fun to[G]night.
6. We’re gonna have some fun tonight, We’re gonna have some fun tonight - woo [C] Have some fun tonight, well [G] everything will be alright [D7] Have some fun baby, [C] have some fun A [G�] wop bop a loo mop a [G] lop bam boom
TUTTI FRUTTI - Richard / LaBostrie 1955
Chorus: Tutti [G] Frutti, aw rutti, Tutti Frutti, aw rutti Tutti [C] Frutti, aw rutti, Tutti [G] Frutti, aw rutti Tutti [D7] Frutti, aw [C] rutti A - [G�] - wop-bop-a-loo-mop a- [G] lop-bam-boom 1. I got a [G] girl, named Sue, she knows just what to do I got a [C] girl, named Sue, she [G] knows just what to do I [G�] rock to the east, she [G�] rock to the west, but [G7�] She's the girl that [G7] I love the best Chorus 2. I got a [G] girl, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy I got a [C] girl, named Daisy, she [G] almost drives me crazy She [G�] knows how to love me [G�] yes indeed [G7�] Boy you don't know, what she's [G7] doing to me Chorus 3. I got a [G] girl, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy I got a [C] girl, named Daisy, she [G] almost drives me crazy She [G�] knows how to love me [G�] yes indeed [G7�] Boy you don't know, what she's [G7] doing to me Chorus + Dead Stop
Winchester Uke Jam 42
LOCH LOMOND - TraditionalIntro: Verse 1
1. By [C] yon bonnie [Am] banks and by
Where the [C] sun shines [Am]
There [F] me and my [C] true love spent
On the [C] bonnie, bonnie [F]
[C] Oh, ye'll take the [Am]
And [C] I'll be in [Am] Scotland
But [F] me and my [C] true love will
On the [C] bonnie, bonnie
2. 'Twas [C] there that we [Am]
On the [C] steep, steep [Am]
Where [F] in the purple [C] hue, the hie
And the [C] moon coming [F]
[C] Oh, ye'll take the [Am]
And [C] I'll be in [Am] Scotland
But [F] me and my [C] true love will
On the [C] bonnie, bonnie
Then key change - 2 bars C and 2 bars
3. The [D] wee birdies [Bm]
And in [D] sunshine the [Bm]
But the [G] broken heart it [D]
And the [D] waeful may [G] cease frae their
[D] Oh, ye'll take the [Bm]
And [D] I'll be in [Bm] Scotland
But [G] me and my [D] true love will
On the [D] bonnie, bonnie
[D] Oh, ye'll take the [Bm] high road, and
And [D] I'll be in [Bm] Scotland [very slow]
But [G�] me and my
[n/c] On the [full speed]
[D] bonnie, bonnie
Repeat chorus at full speed with big finish!
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Traditional
banks and by [F] yon bonnie [G]
[Am] bright on Loch [F] Lo [G] mond,
true love spent [F] many happy [G]
[F] banks o' Loch [G] Lo…[C]mond.
[Am] high road, and [F] I'll take the
Scotland a[F]...fore [G] ye
true love will [F] never meet [G]
bonnie, bonnie [F] banks o' Loch [G] Lo…[C]
Am] parted in [F] yon shady [G]
[Am] side of Ben [F] Lo...[G]mond
hue, the hie[F]land hills we [G] view
[F] out in the [G] gloa...[C]ming
[Am] high road, and [F] I'll take the
Scotland a[F]...fore [G] ye
true love will [F] never meet [G]
bonnie, bonnie [F] banks o' Loch [G] Lo…[C]
and 2 bars A7
[Bm] sing and the [G] wild flowers [A]
[Bm] waters are [G] sleep... [A] ing
[D] kens, nae [G] second spring
cease frae their [A] griev... [D] ing
m] high road, and [G] I'll take the
Scotland a[G]...fore [A] ye
true love will [G] never meet [A]
bonnie, bonnie [G] banks o' Loch [A] Lo…[D
high road, and [G] I'll take the [A]
Scotland a[G]...fore [A] ye - pause
me and my [D�] true love will [G�] never meet
bonnie, bonnie [G] banks o' Loch [A
Repeat chorus at full speed with big finish!
[G] braes,
mond,
[G] days
mond.
I'll take the [G] low road
[G] again
[C]mond.
[G] glen
view
I'll take the [G] low road
[G] again
[C]mond.
[A] spring
[A] again
ing
I'll take the [A] low road
A] again
D]mond.
] low road
never meet [A�] again
A] Lo…[D]mond.
Winchester Uke Jam
LOLA - Ray Davies 1970
Intro: [Eb]�������� ���[F]��� 1. I [G] met her in a club down in old Soho where you it [F] tastes just like cherry She [G] walked up to me and she asked me to danceI [C] asked her her name and in a L. O. L. A. [C] Lola [F] lo lo lo lo 2. Well [G] I'm not the world's most physical guyBut when she [C] squeezed me tight she nearly Oh my [G] Lola, lo lo lo lo Well [G] I'm not dumb but I can't understandWhy she [C] walked like a woman and Oh my [G] Lola, lo lo lo lo
Well we [D7] drank champagne and danced all night [A7] under electric candlelightShe [C] picked me up and sat me on her kneeShe said little boy won't you come home
3. Well [G] I'm not the world's most passionate guyBut when I [C] looked in her eyes well I Lo lo lo lo [C] Lola [F] Lo lo lo lo lo [C] Lola [F] Lo lo lo lo lo
I [C] pushed [G] her aI [C] fell [G] to the [D7] Then [D7] I looked at her and she at me
4. And [G] that's the way that I want it to stay andbe that way for my [G] Lola[G] Girls will be boys and boys will be girlsMuddled up [F] shook up world
Well [D7] I left home just a week before and a woman before but She said 'Dear boy I'm gonna make you a man'
5. Well [G] I'm not the world's most masculine man,But I [C] know what I am and I'm [G] Lola, lo lo lo lo [C] Lola
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
[G]����
met her in a club down in old Soho where you [C] drink champagnetastes just like cherry [G] cola C. O. L. A. [C] Cola
walked up to me and she asked me to dance asked her her name and in a [F] dark brown voice she said
lo lo lo lo [Eb] Lola [Eb] [F] [G]
I'm not the world's most physical guy squeezed me tight she nearly [F] broke my spine
lo lo lo lo [C] Lola [Csus4] [C] I'm not dumb but I can't understand
walked like a woman and [F] talked like a manlo lo lo lo [C] Lola [F] lo lo lo lo [Eb] Lola
drank champagne and danced all night under electric candlelight
picked me up and sat me on her knee She said little boy won't you come home with me
I'm not the world's most passionate guy looked in her eyes well I [F] almost fell for my
Lo lo lo lo lo [Eb] Lola [Eb] [F] [G]Lo lo lo lo lo [Eb] Lola [Eb] [F] [G]
her a[D7]way I [C] walked [G] to the [D7] floor I got [G] down [B7] on my
I looked at her and she at me
that's the way that I want it to stay and I [C] always want it to Lola, lo lo lo lo [C] Lola [Csus4] [C]
Girls will be boys and boys will be girls, it's a [C] mixed upshook up world except for [G] Lola, lo lo lo lo
I left home just a week before and [A7] I'd never ever kissed a woman before but [C] Lola smiled and took me by the handShe said 'Dear boy I'm gonna make you a man'
I'm not the world's most masculine man, know what I am and I'm [F] glad I'm a man and so is
Lola [F] lo lo lo lo [Eb] Lola [Eb] [F] [G]
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 43
drink champagne And Cola [Csus4] [C]
dark brown voice she said [G] Lola
broke my spine
like a man Lola [Eb] [F] [G]
drank champagne and danced all night
almost fell for my [G] Lola [Eb] [F] [G]
to the [D7] door on my [Em] knees
always want it to [F] [Csus4] [C]
mixed up lo lo lo lo [C] Lola
I'd never ever kissed Lola smiled and took me by the hand
nd so is [Eb] [F] [G] X4
Winchester Uke Jam 44
MAD WORLD - Roland Orzabal 1982
[Dm] - 8 beats in 2 bars -
- hammer on with fingers 2 & 3 on first beat
1. [Dm] All around me are fa
[C] Worn out places [G] worn out
[Dm] Bright and early for their
[C] Going nowhere [G] going nowhere
[Dm] And their tears are filling
[C] No expression [G] no expression
[Dm] Hide my head I want to
[C] No tomorrow [G] no tomorrow
Chorus:
[Dm] And I find it kind of
The dreams in which I'm
I find it hard to [G] tell you 'cos I find it hard to
When people run in [G]
[Dm] Mad [G] world [Dm]
[Dm] Mad [G] world [Dm]
2. [Dm] Children waiting for the
[C] Happy birthday [G] happy birthday
[Dm] Made to feel the way that
[C] Sit and listen [G] sit and listen.
[Dm] Went to school and I was
[C] No one knew me [G] no one knew me
[Dm] Hello teacher tell me [F
[C] Look right through me [G
Chorus X2 end on Dm
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Roland Orzabal 1982
hammer on with fingers 2 & 3 on first beat
All around me are fa[F]miliar faces
worn out faces
Bright and early for their [F] daily races
going nowhere
And their tears are filling [F] up their glasses
no expression
Hide my head I want to [F] drown my sorrow
tomorrow
And I find it kind of [G] funny I find it kind of [Dm]
The dreams in which I'm [G] dying are the best I've ever
tell you 'cos I find it hard to [Dm] take
[G] circles it's a very very...
[Dm] Mad [G] world
[Dm] Mad [G] world
Children waiting for the [F] day they feel good
happy birthday
Made to feel the way that [F] every child should
sit and listen.
Went to school and I was [F] very nervous
no one knew me
F] what's my lesson
G] look right through me
[Dm] sad
dying are the best I've ever [Dm] had
take
Winchester Uke Jam
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS Intro: [G] Sweet, sweet the [G] Sweet, sweet the 1. [G] Take one [D] fresh and tender [G] Add one [D] stolen night of [C] One girl, [G] one boy, [G] Memo[D]ries are made of 2. [G] Don't for[D]get a small moon[G] Fold in [D] lightly with a [C] Your lips [G] and mine, [G] Memo[D]ries are made of Bridge: [C] Then add the wedding bells, [D] Three little kids for the [C] Stir carefully thru the days, [A] These are the [A7] 3. [G] With His [D] blessings from [G] Serve it [D] generously with [C] One man, [G] one wife, [G] Memo[D]ries are made of Bridge: [C] Then add the wedding bells, [D] Three little kids for the [C] Stir carefully thru the days, [A] These are the [A7] 4. [G] With His [D] blessings from [G] Serve it [D] generously with [C] One man, [G] one wife, [G] Memo[D]ries are made of [G] Memo[D]ries are made of [G] Memo[D]ries are made of
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS - Gilkyson / Dehr /
Sweet, sweet the [D7] memories you gave to meSweet, sweet the [D7] memories you gave to me
fresh and tender [G] kiss, [D7] stolen night of [G] bliss. [D7]
one boy, [D] some grief, [G] some joy,ries are made of [G] this. [D7]
get a small moon[G]beam, [D7] lightly with a [G] dream. [D7]
and mine, [D] two sips [G] of wine,ries are made of [G] this. [G7]
Then add the wedding bells, [G] one house where lovers dwell, Three little kids for the [G] flavour, [G7] Stir carefully thru the days, [G] see how the flavour stays,
[A7] dreams you will [D] sav...[D7]
blessings from [G] above, [D7] generously with [G] love. [D7]
one wife, [D] one love [G] for life, ries are made of [G] this. [G7]
Then add the wedding bells, [G] one house where lovers dwell, Three little kids for the [G] flavour, [G7] Stir carefully thru the days, [G] see how the flavour stays,
[A7] dreams you will [D] sav...[D7]
blessings from [G] above, [D7] generously with [G] love. [D7]
one wife, [D] one love [G] for life, ries are made of [G] this.
Sweet, sweet the [D7] memories you gave to me
ries are made of [G] this. Sweet, sweet the [D7] memories you gave to me
ries are made of [G] this. [D7] [G]
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 45
/ Miller 1955
memories you gave to me memories you gave to me
some joy,
of wine,
one house where lovers dwell,
how the flavour stays, our.
one house where lovers dwell,
see how the flavour stays, our.
memories you gave to me
memories you gave to me
Winchester Uke Jam 46
MONSTER MASH - Pickett / Capizzi 1962
1. I was [G] working in the lab late one night, When my [Em] eyes beheld an eerie sight, When my [C] monster, from its slab, began to rise And [D] suddenly to my surprise.
Chorus: He did the [G] Mash,The Monster [Em] He did the [C] Mash,He did the [D] Mash,
2. (whaoo) From my [G] laboratory in the castle east, (whaoo) To the [Em] master bedroom, where the vampires feast, (whawhaoo) The [C] ghouls all came from their humble abodes, (whaoo) To [D] get a jolt from my electrodes.
Chorus: They did the [G] Mash
Bridge: (whaooo) The [C] zombies were having fun, (whaooo) The [D] party had just begun,(whaooo) The [C] guests included Wolfman, (whaooo) [D] Dracula, [n/c]
3. (whaoo) The [G] scene was rocking; all were digging the sound, (whaoo) [Em] Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds, (whawhaoo) The [C] coffin b (whaoo) With [D] their vocal group, The Crypt K
Chorus: They played the [G] 4. (whaoo) Out [G] from his coffin Drac`s voice did ring, (whaoo) [Em] Seemed he was troubled by just one thing, (whawhaoo) [C] Opened the lid and shook his fist, (whaoo) And said [n/c] 'Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist ?
Chorus: It's now the [G] Mash5. (whaoo) Now [G] everything is cool, Drac's a part of the band (whaoo) And my [Em] Monster Mash is the hit of the land, (whawhaoo) For [C] you, the living, this Mash was meant, too, (whaoo) When you [D] get to my door, tell them Boris sent you.
Chorus: Then you can [G] Mash
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Pickett / Capizzi 1962
working in the lab late one night, eyes beheld an eerie sight,
monster, from its slab, began to rise suddenly to my surprise...
Mash, - he did the Monster Mash, Mash, - it was a graveyard smash,
Mash, - it caught on in a flash, Mash, - he did the Monster Mash.
laboratory in the castle east, master bedroom, where the vampires feast,
ghouls all came from their humble abodes,get a jolt from my electrodes.
Mash.......
zombies were having fun, (tennis shoe
party had just begun, (tennis shoe) guests included Wolfman, (tennis shoe
[n/c] and his son [D]
scene was rocking; all were digging the sound,Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds,
bangers were about to arrive, vocal group, The Crypt Kicker Five.
[G] Mash.......
from his coffin Drac`s voice did ring, Seemed he was troubled by just one thing,
Opened the lid and shook his fist, Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist ?
Mash....... everything is cool, Drac's a part of the band
Monster Mash is the hit of the land,you, the living, this Mash was meant, too,
get to my door, tell them Boris sent you.
Mash....... X2 then [G] whaooooo
it was a graveyard smash,
master bedroom, where the vampires feast, ghouls all came from their humble abodes,
tennis shoe)
tennis shoe)
scene was rocking; all were digging the sound, Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds,
Five.
Whatever happened to my Transylvania twist ?' [D]
everything is cool, Drac's a part of the band Monster Mash is the hit of the land,
you, the living, this Mash was meant, too, get to my door, tell them Boris sent you.
whaooooo
Winchester Uke Jam
NEED YOU NOW - Scot
Intro: Bb - Dm (4x)
1. [Bb] Picture perfect memories scattered all around the
[Bb] Reaching for the phone 'cause
And I [Bb] wonder if I ever cross your
For me it [Bb] happens all the time
It's a [F] quarter after one, I'm all alone and I
I [F] said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I
And I [Bb] don't know how I can do without,
[Bb�] I just [n/c] need you
2. [Bb] Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the
[Bb] Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did be
And I [Bb] wonder if I ever cross your
For me it [Bb] happens all the time...
It's a [F] quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I
I [F] said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I
And I [Bb] don't know how I can do without,
[Bb�] I just [n/c] need you
Yes, I'd [Bb] rather hurt than feel nothing at
It's a [F] quarter after one, I'm all alone and I
I said [F] I wouldn't call, but I'm a little drunk and I
And I [Bb] don't know how I can do without,
[Bb�] I just [n/c] need you
I just need you
Just need you
Just need you
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Scot / Kelley / Haywood / Kear 2009
Picture perfect memories scattered all around the
for the phone 'cause I can't fight it any
wonder if I ever cross your [Dm] mind...
happens all the time... (break)
quarter after one, I'm all alone and I [Am] need you now,
said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I [Am] need you now.
don't know how I can do without,
need you [F] now [Dm] [F] [Dm]
shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the
you'd come sweeping in the way you did be
wonder if I ever cross your [Dm] mind...
happens all the time... (break)
quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I [Am] need you now,
said I wouldn't call, but I lost all control and I [Am] need you now.
don't know how I can do without,
need you [F] now [Dm] [F] [Dm]
rather hurt than feel nothing at [Dm] all.
quarter after one, I'm all alone and I [Am] need you now.
I wouldn't call, but I'm a little drunk and I [Am]
don't know how I can do without,
need you [F] now [Dm]
just need you [F] now [Dm]
Just need you [F] now [Dm]
Just need you [F] now [Dm] [F]
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 47
Picture perfect memories scattered all around the [Dm] floor,
any[Dm]more.
need you now,
need you now.
shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the [Dm] door,
you'd come sweeping in the way you did be[Dm]fore.
need you now,
need you now.
all. [Bb] (break)
need you now.
[Am] need you now
Winchester Uke Jam 48
ONE MORE NIGHT - Bob Dylan 1969
Intro: several bars of C C 1. One more night the stars are in sight F But tonight I'm as lonesome as can be F C Oh the moon is shining bright, lighting everything in sight F But tonight no light will shine on me
C 2. Oh it's shameful and it's sad F I just could not be what she wanted me to be F C I will turn my head up high, to that dark and rollin' sky F But tonight no light will shine on me
Bridge: G F C DmI was so mistaken when I thought that you'd be true C Em F GI had no idea what a woman in love would do
C 3. One more night I will wait for the light F While the wind blows high above the F C Oh I miss my darling so; I didn't mean to see her go F But tonight no light will shine on me
Instrumental Verse 2 then Repeat Bridge then Verse 3 Repeat last line
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Bob Dylan 1969
more night the stars are in sight C
But tonight I'm as lonesome as can be C F C bright, lighting everything in sight
C But tonight no light will shine on me
2. Oh it's shameful and it's sad, I lost the only pal I had F C
t be what she wanted me to be F C
I will turn my head up high, to that dark and rollin' sky C
But tonight no light will shine on me
G F C Dm I was so mistaken when I thought that you'd be true
C Em F G I had no idea what a woman in love would do
One more night I will wait for the light F C
While the wind blows high above the trees F C
I didn't mean to see her go C
But tonight no light will shine on me
Winchester Uke Jam
ONLY YOU - Vince Clarke 1982
Intro: X3, 1st Instrumental, 2nd and 3rd sung
[F] Ba-dup [C] ba-dup [F]
[F] Ba-dup [C] ba-dup [Dm]
1. [F] Looking from a [C]
Is like a [C] story of [Bb]
[F] Came back only [C] yester
We’re moving [C] farther
Chorus:
[Bb] All I needed was the
[F] All I needed for [Dm]
[Bb] And all I ever [C] knew
2. [F] Sometimes when I
When it's [C] only a [Bb]
[F] Listen to the [C] words that you
It's getting [C] harder to [Bb]
Chorus:
[Bb] All I needed was the
[F] All I needed for [Dm]
[Bb] And all I ever [C] knew
3. [F] This is going to [C]
And I [C] wonder what's
[F] Wonder if you'll [C] under
It’s just the [C] touch of your
Chorus:
[Bb] All I needed was the
[F] All I needed for [Dm]
[Bb] And all I ever [C] knew
Play 2 bars of F then repeat chorus with slow finish
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Vince Clarke 1982
1st Instrumental, 2nd and 3rd sung
[F] badada [Dm] dup,
[Dm] badada [F] dup
[C] window [Dm] above
[Bb] love, can you [F] hear [C] me?
yester[Dm]day,
farther [Bb] away, want you [F] near [C]
All I needed was the [C] love you gave
[Dm] another day
knew - only [F] you...
(Ba-dup[C] ba-dup
[F] Ba-dup [C] ba-dup
ometimes when I [C] think of your [Dm] name
game, and I [F] need [C] you.
words that you [Dm] say,
[Bb] stay, when I [F] see [C] you
All I needed was the [C] love you gave
[Dm] another day
knew - only [F] you...
(Ba-dup [C] ba-dup
[F] Ba-dup [C] ba-dup [Dm]
[C] take a long [Dm] time
[Bb] mine - can't [F] take no [C]
under[Dm]stand,
touch of your [Bb] hand behind a [F] closed
All I needed was the [C] love you gave
[Dm] another day
knew - only [F] you...
(Ba-dup [C] ba-dup
[F] Ba-dup [C] ba-dup [Dm]
epeat chorus with slow finish.
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 49
[C] me.
dup [F] badada [Dm] dup
[Dm] badada [F] dup)
you
dup [F] badada [Dm] dup
[Dm] badada [F] dup)
[C] more
closed [C] door
dup [F] badada [Dm] dup
[Dm] badada [F] dup)
Winchester Uke Jam 50
ONLY YOU (AND YOU ALONE) Intro Verse 2 G B7 1. Only you can make this world seem right Em G Only you can make the darkness bright C D7 Only you and you alone, can thrill me like you do, A7 And fill my heart with love for only you G 2. Only you can make this change in me Em G For it's true you are my destiny C When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do C You're my dream come true G B7 3. (Spoken) Only you can make this world seem right Em G Only you can make the darkness bright C D7 Only you and you alone, can thrill me like you do, A7 And fill my heart with love for only you G 4. Only you can make this chan Em G For it's true you are my destiny C When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do C You're my dream come true C You're my dream come true
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
ONLY YOU (AND YOU ALONE) - Buck Ram 1954
G B7 can make this world seem right
G G7 can make the darkness bright
G B7 Em Only you and you alone, can thrill me like you do,
A7 D7 fill my heart with love for only you
B7 can make this change in me
G G7 you are my destiny
Cm G B7 EmWhen you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do
D7 G D7 You're my dream come true, my one and only you
G B7 Only you can make this world seem right
G G7 Only you can make the darkness bright
G B7 Em Only you and you alone, can thrill me like you do,
A7 D7 nd fill my heart with love for only you
B7 can make this change in me
G G7 you are my destiny
Cm G B7 EmWhen you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do
D7 G E7 You're my dream come true, my one and only you
D7 G You're my dream come true, my one and only you
B7 Em When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do
B7 Em When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do
Winchester Uke Jam
RING OF FIRE - Carter / Kilgore 1963
Intro: 1st 2 lines G C G1. Love is a burning thing, D7 And it makes a fiery ring, C G Bound by wild desire, D7 G I fell into a ring of fire. Chorus:
D7 C I fell into a burning ring of fire, D7 I went down, down, down, down, C GAnd the flames went D7 G The ring of fire, the ring of fire.
G C 2. The taste of love is sweet, D7 When hearts like ours meet. C G I fell for you like a child, D7 Oh, but the fire went wild. Chorus X2 Repeat Verse 2 Chous X2 then:
G D7 And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire, D7 G The ring of fire, the ring of fire, the ring of fire.
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Carter / Kilgore 1963
G C G 1. Love is a burning thing,
G D7 G And it makes a fiery ring,
C G by wild desire,
G I fell into a burning ring of fire,
I went down, down, down, down, C G
the flames went higher, and it burns, burns, burns, D7 G
ring of fire, the ring of fire.
G C G 2. The taste of love is sweet,
G D7 G ours meet.
C G I fell for you like a child,
G h, but the fire went wild.
G D7 G And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire,
D7 G D7 ring of fire, the ring of fire, the ring of fire.
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 51
it burns, burns, burns,
G ring of fire, the ring of fire, the ring of fire.
Winchester Uke Jam 52
SHE'S GOT YOU - Hank Cochran 1962
Intro: G - Em - G - Em G - D1. I've got your picture C And it's signed "with love," just like it used to be. G - The only thing different, G - D7 I've got your picture, G - D 2. I've got the records C And they still sound the same as when you were here. G The only thing different, G - D7 I've got the records, CBridge: I've got your memory, or has it got me?
AI really don't know, but I know it won't let me be.
G 3. I've got your class ring C And it still looks the same as when you gave it, dear. G The only thing different, G I've got these little things, Repeat bridge then Verse 2 ending in
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Hank Cochran 1962
D G - G7 that you gave to me
And it's signed "with love," just like it used to be. - Em G - Em
The only thing different, the only thing new, D7 G
she's got you.
G - G7 that we used to share,
And they still sound the same as when you were here. - Em G
different, the only thing new, D7 G - G7 she's got you.
C I've got your memory, or has it got me?
A A7 I really don't know, but I know it won't let me be.
- D G that proved you cared,
And it still looks the same as when you gave it, dear. - Em G
The only thing different, the only thing new, - D7 G - G7
I've got these little things, she's got you.
erse 2 ending in G - Em - G
G7
Em
G7
And they still sound the same as when you were here. - Em
D - D7 I really don't know, but I know it won't let me be.
- G7 that proved you cared,
And it still looks the same as when you gave it, dear. - Em
G7
Winchester Uke Jam
SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD Several rockin' bars of G...
1. Well, I pulled out of Pittsburgh,
I got my diesel wound up and she's a running like a never be
There's a [C] speed zone ahead
Six [G] days on the road
2. [G] I got me ten forward gears and a
I've the pedal to the metal
I just [C] passed a Jimmy in
Six [G] days on the road
3. [G] Well, it seems like a month since I
I could have a lotta wome
If I could [C] find one to hold me
I could [G] never make believe
Six [G] days on the road
Instrumental - Verse 3
4. [G] Well, the I.C.C. is a
Well, I'm a little over weight, I said
But nothing [C] bothers me to
I can [G] dodge all the scales al
Six [G] days on the road
5. [G] You know, my rig’s a little old but There's a flame from my stack and that smoke’s blowin' black asWell, my [C] home town's coming in And if you [G] think I'm a happy you're
Six [G] days on the road
Six [G] days on the road
Six [G] days on the road
[F#b9�G]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD - Green / Montgomery 1963
bars of G...
Well, I pulled out of Pittsburgh, [D7] rollin’ down that Eastern sea
I got my diesel wound up and she's a running like a never be
speed zone ahead [D7] alright, well I [G] don't see a cop in
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
I got me ten forward gears and a [D7] sweet Georg
ve the pedal to the metal and my eyes are open [D7] wide.
passed a Jimmy in [D7] white, been [G] passing everything in
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
Well, it seems like a month since I [D7] kissed my baby good
en, but I'm not that sort of a [D7]
find one to hold me [D7] tight,
never make believe it's al[C]right,
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
I.C.C. is a [D7] checkin' on down the [G]
a little over weight, I said my log book’s way [D7]
bothers me to[D7]night,
dodge all the scales al[C]right,
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
You know, my rig’s a little old but [D7] that don't mean she's a flame from my stack and that smoke’s blowin' black as
home town's coming in [D7] sight, think I'm a happy you're [C] right,
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
and I'm [D7] gonna make it home to
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 53
Green / Montgomery 1963
rollin’ down that Eastern sea [G] board,
I got my diesel wound up and she's a running like a never be[D7]fore.
don't see a cop in [C] sight
gonna make it home to[G]night.
Georgia over[G]drive,
wide.
passing everything in [C] sight
gonna make it home to[G]night.
kissed my baby good[G]bye,
[D7] guy.
gonna make it home to[G]night.
[G] line,
[D7] behind.
gonna make it home to[G]night.
that don't mean she's [G] slow, a flame from my stack and that smoke’s blowin' black as [D7] coal.
gonna make it home to[G]night.
gonna make it home to[G]night.
gonna make it home to[G]night.
Winchester Uke Jam 54
SWEET CAROLINE - Niel Diamond 1969
Intro: E7 Ba ba bah - ba ba ba ba bub A D 1. Where it began I can’t begin to know it, A But then I know it’s growing strong. A D Was in the spring, and spring became a summer, A Who’d have believed you’d come along. A F#m E7Hands, - touching hands, - reaching out, A D Sweet Caroline, (bah! bah! bah!) good times never seemed so good. A D I’ve been inclined (bah! bah! bah!)
A D 2. Look at the night, and it don’t seem so lonely, A E7 We fill it up with only two. A D And when I hurt, hurting runs off my A How can I hurt when holding you. A F#m E7Warm, - touching warm, - reaching out, A D Sweet Caroline, (bah! bah! bah!) good times never seemed so good. A D I’ve been inclined (bah! bah! bah!)
E7 Ba ba bah - ba ba ba ba bub A D Sweet Caroline, (bah! bah! bah!) good times never seemed so good. A D Sweet Caroline (bah! bah! bah!) I believe they never could,
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Niel Diamond 1969
ba ba ba ba bub x3 baaaaaa
I can’t begin to know it, E7
ing strong.
and spring became a summer, E7
Who’d have believed you’d come along. F#m E7 D
reaching out, - touching me, - touching you
good times never seemed so good. E7 D
(bah! bah! bah!) to believe they never would, but now I
and it don’t seem so lonely,
hurting runs off my shoulder, E7
How can I hurt when holding you. F#m E7 D
reaching out, - touching me, - touching you
good times never seemed so good. E7 D
(bah! bah! bah!) to believe they never would, oh no no
ba ba ba ba bub x3 baaaaaaaa
good times never seemed so good. E7 D�
I believe they never could,
E7 touching you
E7 good times never seemed so good.
E7 D� E7� D� they never would, but now I.
E7 touching you
E7 good times never seemed so good.
E7 D� E7� D� to believe they never would, oh no no
E7 good times never seemed so good.
� E7� D� A
Winchester Uke Jam
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEV
Intro: 1st 2 lines �������������
1. [D] Please allow me to introI'm a [G] man of wealth and I've been around for a [C] Stole [G] many a man's soul and I was around when [C] Jesus ChristI made damn sure that [C]
[A] Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my But what's [A] puzzling you, is the
2. Stuck around St. [C] PetersburgWhen I [G] saw it was time for a I killed the Tzar and his [C] I rode a tank, held a [C] gen'ral's rank, When the [G] blitzkrieg raged and the
[A] Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my But what's [A] puzzling you, is the
3. I watched with glee while your Fought for [G] ten decades for the I shouted out "Who killed the When [G] after all it was [D]So let me please intro[C]duce myself, I am a And I lay traps for [C] troubadours, who get Bom[D] bay
[A] Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my But what's [A] puzzling you, is the
[D] Hu hu [C] hu hu [G] hu hu
[A] Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my But what's [A] confusing you, is the
4. Just as every cop is a [C]As heads is tails, just call me So if you meet me, have some Have some [G] sympathy and some Use all your well-learned po
[A] Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my But what's [A] puzzling you, is the
[D] Hu hu [C] hu hu [G] hu hu
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL - Jagger / Richards 1968
������
Please allow me to intro[C]duce myself, man of wealth and [D] taste
[C] long, long year, many a man's soul and [D] faith.
Jesus Christ had his mo[G]ments of doubt and [C] Pilate washed his [G] hands and sealed his
Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my [D] name, puzzling you, is the [A7] nature of my [D]
Petersburg saw it was time for a [D] change,
[C] ministers, Anas[G]tasia screamed in gen'ral's rank,
blitzkrieg raged and the [D] bodies stank Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my [D] name,
puzzling you, is the [A7] nature of my [D]
I watched with glee while your [C] kings and queens, ten decades for the [D] gods they made.
I shouted out "Who killed the [C] Kennedys?" [D] you and me. duce myself, I am a [G] man of wealth and
troubadours, who get [G] killed before they reach
Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my [D] name, puzzling you, is the [A7] nature of my [D]
hu hu [D] hu hu X4 Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my [D] name,
confusing you, is the [A7] nature of my
[C] criminal, and [G] all the sinners, As heads is tails, just call me [C] Lucifer, 'cos I'm in [G] need of some resSo if you meet me, have some [C] courtesy,
sympathy and some [D] taste learned po[C]litesse or I'll [G] lay your soul to
Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my [D] name, puzzling you, is the [A7] nature of my [D]
hu hu [D] hu hu X3
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 55
Richards 1968
ments of doubt and [D] pain. hands and sealed his [D] fate.
name, [D] game.
asia screamed in [D] vain.
name, [D] game.
man of wealth and [D] taste. killed before they reach
name, [D] game.
name, of my [D] game.
all the sinners, [D] Saints. need of some res[D]traint
lay your soul to [D] waste. name,
[D] game.
Winchester Uke Jam 56
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN Intro 1st 2 lines 1. [D] You who are on the Must have a [D] code that you can And [D] so become your[GBecause the [D] past is just a 2. [D] Teach your children Their father's [D] hell did slowly And [D] feed them on your The one they [D] picked, the one you'll Chorus: [D] Don't you ever ask them
If they told you, you would So just look at them and [n/c] And know they
3. And [D] you, of tender Can you hear and do you care?
Can’t know the [D] fears that your elders And can't you see w
And so [D] please help them with your To teach your children
They seek the [D] truth before they can Make a world
4. [D] Teach your parentsTheir children's [D] hell willAnd [D] feed them on your The one they [D] picked, the one you'll Chorus: [D] Don't you ever ask them
If they told you, you would So just look at them and [n/c] And know they
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN - Graham Nash 1970
You who are on the [G] road, code that you can [A] live by
G]self past is just a [A] good-bye.
Teach your children [G] well, hell did slowly [A] go by,
feed them on your [G] dreams , the one you'll [A] know by.
Don't you ever ask them [G] why, If they told you, you would [D] cry, So just look at them and [Bm] si……[G].gh [A
And know they [D] love you. [G] [A] [D]
you, of tender [G] years nd do you care?
fears that your elders [A] grew by't you see we must be free
please help them with your [G] youth, To teach your children what you believe in
truth before they can [A] die. Make a world that we can live in
parents [G] well will slowly [A] go by,
feed them on your [G] dreams , the one you'll [A] know by.
Don't you ever ask them [G] why, If they told you, you would [D] cry, So just look at them and [Bm] si……[G].gh [A
And know they [D] love you. [G] [A] [D]
[A�] [G] [A] [D]
hat you believe in
[A�] [G] [A] [D]
Winchester Uke Jam
TELL HIM - Bert Berns 1962
Intro: Dm - A Dm 1. I know something about love, you If that guy's got into your blood, go out and get him.D - If you want him to be D Make you want to breathe, Chorus D
Tell him that you’re never G Tell him that you’re always D Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right
Dm 2. I know something about love, you Make him see the moon up aboveD - If you want him to be D - A If you want him to Bridge: D
Ever since the world began, G Women were created G Why should true love be
Dm 3. I know something about love, you Show him what the world is made of, one kiss will prove it.D - If you want him to be D - Take his hand tonight,
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Bert Berns 1962
A Dmnow something about love, you gotta want it bad,
A got into your blood, go out and get him.
G the very part of you
- A you want to breathe, here's the thing to do.
Tell him that you’re never gonna leave him,
Tell him that you’re always gonna love him, A D A
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now!
A Dnow something about love, you gotta show it and
A him see the moon up above, go out and get him.
- G always by your side
only think of you. Chorus
- Bm Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man and if
A - D Women were created to make love their destiny, then
- E7 A Why should true love be so complicated, oh,
A DmI know something about love, you gotta take it and
A Show him what the world is made of, one kiss will prove it.
- G always by your side, - A
his hand tonight, swallow your foolish pride.
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 57
m want it bad,
here's the thing to do.
D A
Dm and
out and get him.
it's been that way for man and if
love their destiny, then
yeah.
m and
Show him what the world is made of, one kiss will prove it.
swallow your foolish pride. Chorus X3
Winchester Uke Jam 58
THE LAST THING ON MY MIND C F C 1. It's a lesson too late for the learnin', F C G C Made of sand, made of sand, C F C In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin', F C G In your hand, in your hand.Chorus: G
Are you going away with no word of farewell ? Will there be not a trace left behind ? C Well, I could have loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind, G You know that was the last thing on my mind.
F 2. You've got reasons a-plenty for goin', F C G C This I know, this I know, C For the weeds have been steadily growin', F C G C Please don't go, please don't go. F C 3. As I lie in my bed in the mornin', F C G Without you, without you, C F C Each song in my breast dies a bornin', F C G C Without you, without you
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
THE LAST THING ON MY MIND - Tom Paxton 1964
C F C a lesson too late for the learnin',
F C G C Made of sand, made of sand,
C F C In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin',
G C In your hand, in your hand.
G F C Are you going away with no word of farewell ? G
Will there be not a trace left behind ? F C
Well, I could have loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind, C
You know that was the last thing on my mind.
F C plenty for goin',
F C G C This I know, this I know,
C F C eds have been steadily growin',
G C Please don't go, please don't go. Chorus
F C 3. As I lie in my bed in the mornin',
G C Without you, without you,
C F C Each song in my breast dies a bornin', F C G C
Without you, without you. Chorus
Well, I could have loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind,
Winchester Uke Jam
THE WALL OF DEATH
1. Let me [G] ride on the wall of
Let me [Em] ride on the wall of
You can [C] waste your time on the other rides
But [D] this is the nearest to being alive
Let me [G] take my [C] chances on the
2. You can [G] go with the crazy
You can [Em] fly away on the
The [C] tunnel of love might amuse
And [D] Noah's Ark might confuse you but
Let me [G] take my [C] chances on the
On the [Em] Wall of Death,
On the [Em] Wall of Death, i
3. Well you're [G] going nowhere when you
And [Em] maybe you're strong, but
The switch [C] back will make you crazy
Be[D]ware of the bearded lady
Oh let me [G] take my [C]
4. Let me [G] ride on the wall of
Let me [Em] ride on the wall of
You can [C] waste your time on the other rides
But [D] this is the nearest to being alive
Let me [G] take my [C] chances on the
[G] Let me take my [C] chances on the
[G] Let me take my [C] chances on the
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
THE WALL OF DEATH - Richard Thompson 1996
ride on the wall of [C] death one more [G]
ride on the wall of [C] death one more [D] time
waste your time on the other rides
nearest to being alive
chances on the [D] Wall of Death
go with the crazy [C] people in the crooked
fly away on the [C] rocket or spin in the [D]
tunnel of love might amuse you
Ark might confuse you but
chances on the [D] Wall of Death
Wall of Death, all the world is far from
Wall of Death, it's the nearest to being
going nowhere when you [C] ride on the carou
maybe you're strong, but [C] what's the good of ringing a
back will make you crazy
ware of the bearded lady
[C] chances on the [D] Wall of Death
ride on the wall of [C] death one more [G]
ride on the wall of [C] death one more [D] time
waste your time on the other rides
is the nearest to being alive
chances on the [D] Wall of ...
chances on the [D] Wall of ...
chances on the [D] Wall of Death
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 59
[G] time
time
Wall of Death [G]
people in the crooked [G] house
[D] mouse
Wall of Death [G]
orld is far from [Am] me
t's the nearest to being [C] free [D]
ride on the carou[G]sel
what's the good of ringing a [D] bell
Wall of Death [G]
[G] time
time
Wall of Death [G]
Winchester Uke Jam 60
THE WILD MOUNTAIN THYME Intro: 1st 5 Lines 1. Oh, the [C] summer [F] time has And the [F] trees are sweetly The [F] wild [C] mountain [Am]Grows [Dm] around the blooming Chorus:
Will ye [C] go, [F] lassie, And we`ll [F] all go to[C]To pull [F] wild [C] mountain All [Dm] around the blooming Will ye [C] go, [F] lassie,
2. I will [C] build my [F] love a By yon [F] cool crystal [C] fountain, And [F] round the [C] thyme will All the [Dm] wild flowers of the Chorus 3. I will [C] range [F] through the And the [F] deep glen so [C] And [F] return [C] with my [Am]To the [Dm] bower of my [F] Chorus 4. If my [C] true love, [F] she`ll not Then I`ll [F] surely find [C] another, When the [F] wild [C] mountain Grows [Dm] around the blooming
Will ye [C] go, [F] lassie, And we`ll [F] all go to[C]To pull [F] wild [C] mountain All [Dm] around the blooming Will ye [C] go, [F] lassie, And we`ll [F] all go to[C]To pull [F] wild [C] mountain All [Dm] around the blooming Will ye [C] go, [F] lassie,
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
THE WILD MOUNTAIN THYME -Trad. / Francis McPeake 1957
time has [C] come, trees are sweetly [C] blooming
[Am] thyme around the blooming [F] heather
lassie, [C] go [C]gether,
mountain [Am] thyme around the blooming [F] heather,
lassie, [C] go.
love a [C] bower, fountain,
thyme will [Am] pile, wild flowers of the [F] mountains
through the [C] wild dreary,
[Am] spoils dearie
she`ll not [C] come, another,
mountain [Am] thyme around the blooming [F] heather
lassie, [C] go [C]gether,
mountain [Am] thyme around the blooming [F] heather,
lassie, [C] go [C]gether,
mountain [Am] thyme around the blooming [F] heather,
lassie, [C] go.
Francis McPeake 1957
Winchester Uke Jam
TRUE FAITH - Gilbert / Hague
Intro: [Dm] - [F] - [C] - [G] [Dm]
1. I [Dm] feel so ex[Bb]traordin[Am] Something's got a [C]I [Dm] get this feeling [Bb]A [Am] sudden sense of I [Dm] don't care 'cause [C]And [Bb] I don't care if I'm [C] Again and again I've Of [Am] all the things that
Chorus: I [Dm] used to think that the I'd see delight in the My morning sun is the To the childhood I [G]I used to think that the That my life would depend on the morning
2. [Dm] When I was a [Bb][Am] Very small boys [C][Dm] Now that we've grown [Am] They're afraid of [C][Dm] That's the price that And the [Bb] value of destiny I [C] can't tell you [Bb] where we're goingI [Am] guess there was just no
Chorus
Instrumental bridge: [Dm]
3. I [Dm] feel so ex[Bb]traordin[Am] Something's got a [C]I [Dm] get this feeling [Bb]A [Am] sudden sense of The [Dm] chances are we've You [Bb] took my time and you [C] Now I fear you've [Bb]In [Am] a world that's [A]
Chorus + [Am] [A] then Chorus ending on Dm
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Hague / Hook / Morris / Sumner 1987
[G] [Dm] - [F] - [C] - [G] [Dm] -
traordin[C]ary [C] hold on me
[Bb] I'm in [C] motion sudden sense of [C] liberty [G]
[C] I'm not there I don't care if I'm [Am] here tomorrow
Again and again I've [Bb] taken too much all the things that [A] cost you too much
used to think that the [F] day would never [C] I'd see delight in the [G] shade of the morning [Dm]
morning sun is the [F] drug that brings me [C] near [G] lost, replaced by [Dm] fear
I used to think that the [F] day would never [C] come That my life would depend on the morning [Bb] sun
[Bb] very [C] small boy, [C] talked to me
Now that we've grown [Bb] up to[C]gether [C] what they see [G]
That's the price that [C] we all pay value of destiny [Am] comes to nothing
where we're going guess there was just no [A] way of knowing
[Dm] - [F] - [C] - [G] X3 then [Dm]
traordin[C]ary [C] hold on me
[Bb] I'm in [C] motion sudden sense of [C] liberty [G]
chances are we've [C] gone too far took my time and you [Am] took my money
[Bb] left me standing [A] so demanding
+ [Am] [A] then Chorus ending on Dm
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 61
Sumner 1987
- [F] - [C] - [Bb]
[C] come [Dm] sun
near
come sun
[Dm] - [F] - [C] - [Bb]
Winchester Uke Jam 62
WATERLOO SUNSET - Ray Davies 1967
Intro: [C] [G] [F] 1. Dirty old [C] river, must you keep People so [C] busy make me feel But I [Dm] don't [A] need no [F] As long as I [C] gaze on Waterloo [F] Sha [Am7] la [D] laaa Every day I look at the world from my [F] Sha [Am7] la [D] laaa But chilly, chilly is [D7] evening time[G] Waterloo sunset's [G7] fine (Waterloo sunset’s fine)
2. Terry meets [C] Julie, Waterloo But I am so [C] lazy, don't want to But I [Dm] don't [A] feel a[F]fraid As long as I [C] gaze on Waterloo [F] Sha [Am7] la [D] laaa Every day I look at the world from my [F] Sha [Am7] la [D] laaa But chilly, chilly is [D7] evening time[G] Waterloo sunset's [G7] fine (Waterloo sunset’s fine)
3. Millions of [C] people swarming like Terry and [C] Julie cross over the And they [Dm] don't [A] need no As long as they [C] gaze on Waterloo [F] Sha [Am7] la [D] laaa Every day I look at the world from my [F] Sha [Am7] la [D] laaa But chilly, chilly is [D7] evening time[G] Waterloo sunset's [G7] fine Waterloo sunset's fine
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
Ray Davies 1967
river, must you keep [G] rolling, rolling in [F] busy make me feel [G] dizzy, taxi lights [F] shine so bright
[F] frie[G]nds gaze on Waterloo [G] Sunset, I am in [F] paradise
Every day I look at the world from my [G] window
evening time fine (Waterloo sunset’s fine)
Julie, Waterloo [G] Station, every [F] Friday lazy, don't want to [G] wander, I stay at [F] home at night
fraid [G] gaze on Waterloo [G] Sunset, I am in [F] paradise
Every day I look at the world from my [G] window
evening time fine (Waterloo sunset’s fine)
people swarming like [G] flies round Waterloo Julie cross over the [G] river where they feel [F]
need no [F] frie[G]nds gaze on Waterloo [G] Sunset they are in
Every day I look at the world from my [G] window
evening time fine Waterloo sunset's fine
Waterloo sunset's fine
[F] to the night shine so bright
paradise
Friday night home at night
paradise
flies round Waterloo [F] underground [F] safe and sound
Sunset they are in [F] paradise
Waterloo sunset's fine [C]
Winchester Uke Jam
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY Chorus: [n/c] What a beautiful
I'm the king of all [Bb] Nothing is impossible
1. [Dm] Was on the fifth of NovemberWell some [Bb] say that that's impossibleBut [C] you and I we never looked And wasn't it incredible, so Just to [Bb] see the fuse get lit this time And [C] light a real bonfire for all Chorus Instrumental: (1st 3 lines of verse)
2. I was [Dm] drinking in a nightclub; it felt When [Bb] Hepburn said 'I love you'And [C] Flynn said 'Make mine a double Was then we planned a revolution, to make When [Bb] Guevara said 'That's crazy' andChorus X2
Bridge: (slow down) [Dm�] In there on the big screenThe [Bb] way all [C] things couldFor [Am] me - for [Bb] me, Instrumental: (1st 3 lines of verse)
3. The [Dm] news broke after midnightAs we [Am] pulled the temples down without a soundBut the [Bb] generals they were hiding outThe [C] ministers well, they'd all Wealth re-distribution, beSo [Bb] I got a paper bag
[n/c] What a beautiful [Bb] Nothing is impossible What a beautiful [F][Bb] Nothing is impossible
Oh yeah and [Bb] nothing is impossible That's because [Bb] nothing is impossible
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY - The Levellers 1997
What a beautiful [F] day hey, hey, I'm the king of all [Dm] time
Nothing is impossible [C] in my all powerful
Was on the fifth of November, when [Am] time, it went back,that's impossible
never looked [Dm] back. so [Am] beautiful and above all
see the fuse get lit this time light a real bonfire for all [Dm] time.
(1st 3 lines of verse) Dm Am Bb C Dm.
drinking in a nightclub; it felt [Am] good to be backHepburn said 'I love you'
Make mine a double [Dm] Jack' hen we planned a revolution, to make [Am] things better for all time
Guevara said 'That's crazy' and [C] ordered up a bottle of
In there on the big screen. [Am�] Every night I've seenthings could [Dm] be, (crescendo)
me, for [C] me, for [Dm] me.
(1st 3 lines of verse) Dm Am Bb C Dm.
news broke after midnight, pulled the temples down without a sound generals they were hiding out,
they'd all [Dm] gone to ground distribution, be[Am]came the new solution
paper bag [C] but you got the one with all the What a beautiful [F] day hey, hey, I'm the king of all
Nothing is impossible [C] in my all powerful [Dm]day hey, hey, I'm the king of all
Nothing is impossible [C] in my all powerful [Dmnothing is impossible [C] in my all powerful
nothing is impossible [C] in my all powerful
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 63
powerful [Dm] mind.
time, it went back,
beautiful and above all
good to be back
things better for all time ordered up a bottle of [Dm] wine
Every night I've seen
you got the one with all the [Dm] holes. I'm the king of all [Dm] time
Dm] mind. I'm the king of all [Dm] time
Dm] mind. in my all powerful [Dm] mind
in my all powerful [Dm] mind.
Winchester Uke Jam 64
WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS
Intro: 1st 2 lines of Verse 1 [G] [G7] [C] [A7] [G] [E7] [Gdim] [G]
Now [G] I go cleaning windows to
[D] For a nosey parker it's an interesting
1. [G] Now it's a job that [G7] just suits me a
If [G] you can see what [E7] I can see,
[G] Honeymooning [G7] couples too
You'd [G] be surprised at [E7] things they do,
In [B7] my profession I work hard
I'll [A7] climb this blinking ladder 'til I
The [G] blushing bride she [G7]
I'd [G] rather have his [E7] job than mine,
2. [G] The chambermaid sweet
My [G] mind’s not on my [E7] work at all,
[G] I know a fellow [G7] such a swell he
I've [G] seen him drink his [E7] bath as well
In [B7] my profession I work hard
I'll [A7] climb this blinking ladder 'til I
Py[G]jamas lying [G7] side by side
I've [G] often seen what [E7] goes inside
Instrumental: Verse 2
3. Now [G] there's a famous [G7]
She's [G] more like 80 [E7] than 18,
She [G] pulls her hair all [G7] down behind
And [G] after that pulls [E7] down the blind
In [B7] my profession I work hard
I'll [A7] climb this blinking ladder 'til I
An [G] old maid walks [G7] around the floor, she's
She'll [G] drag me in and [E7] lock the door
[G] [G7] [C] [A7] [G] [E7] [Gdim] [G]
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS - George Formby 1936
[G] [E7] [Gdim] [G]
I go cleaning windows to [A7] earn an honest bob
For a nosey parker it's an interesting [G] job
just suits me a [C] window cleaner [A7]
I can see, [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
couples too [C] you should see them [A7]
things they do, [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
my profession I work hard [E7] but I'll never stop
climb this blinking ladder 'til I [D] get right to the [D7]
[G7] looks divine the [C] bridegroom he is
job than mine, [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
The chambermaid sweet [G7] names I call [C] it's a wonder
work at all, [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
such a swell he [C] has a thirst that's [A7]
bath as well [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
my profession I work hard [E7] but I'll never stop
climb this blinking ladder 'til I [D] get right to the [D7]
side by side [C] ladies nighties [A7] I have spied
goes inside [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
[G7] talkie queen [C] she looks a flapper
than 18, [Gdim] when I'm cleaning [G]
down behind [C] then pulls down her
down the blind [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
my profession I work hard [E7] but I'll never stop
climb this blinking ladder 'til I [D] get right to the [D7]
around the floor, she's [C] so fed up one
lock the door [Gdim] when I'm cleaning
[G] [E7] [Gdim] [G] [Gdim] When I'm cleaning
George Formby 1936
[A7] you would be
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
[A7] bill and coo
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
[D7] top
bridegroom he is [A7] doing fine
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
it's a wonder [A7] I don't fall
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
[A7] plain to tell
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
[D7] top
I have spied
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
looks a flapper [A7] on the screen
[G] windows
then pulls down her [A7] never mind
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
[D7] top
so fed up one [A7] day I'm sure
when I'm cleaning [G] windows
hen I'm cleaning [G] windows
Winchester Uke Jam
WHEN I’M DEAD AND Intro: F - Bb F - Bb F 1. Oh, I love you, baby, I love you night and day. F When I leave you, baby, don't cry the night away. F When I die, don't you write F I don't believe I want to leave no epitaph of doom. Chorus:
F C Oh oh oh oh, when I'm dead and gone, F I want to leave some happy woman living on. F C Oh oh oh oh, when I'm dead and F Don’t want nobody to mourn beside my grave.
F 2. Old Mama Linda, she's out to get my hide,F She's got a shotgun and her daughter by her side.F - Bb Hey, there, ladies, F Who's got the love? Who's got enough to keep a man like Chorus then instrumental Verse 2 then:
F C Oh oh oh oh, when I'm dead and gone, F
Don’t want nobody to mourn beside my grave
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
F Bb C
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
AND GONE - Gallagher and Lyle 1970
Bb Oh, I love you, baby, I love you night and day. Bb
When I leave you, baby, don't cry the night away. Bb
When I die, don't you write no words upon my tomb, Bb
I don't believe I want to leave no epitaph of doom.
Dm Bb , when I'm dead and gone, C F
I want to leave some happy woman living on. Dm Bb , when I'm dead and gone,
C Bb want nobody to mourn beside my grave.
Bb Old Mama Linda, she's out to get my hide,
Bb got a shotgun and her daughter by her side.
Bb Johnson's free.
Bb Who's got enough to keep a man like
Chorus then instrumental Verse 2 then:
Dm Bb , when I'm dead and gone,
C Bb
want nobody to mourn beside my grave
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
X4 then F Bb C Ooh la la la.
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 65
1970
- Bb -C I want to leave some happy woman living on.
- F want nobody to mourn beside my grave.
Who's got enough to keep a man like me?
Bb - F
want nobody to mourn beside my grave X2
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Bb C X6 end on F
Winchester Uke Jam 66
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE? Quietly C Am 1. Where have all the flowers gone, C Am Where have all the flowers gone, C Am Where have all the flowers gone, F C When will they ever learn, Quietly C Am 2. Where have all the young girls gone, C Am Where have all the young girls gone, C Am Where have all the young girls gone, F C When will they ever learn, Full volume C Am 3. Where have all the young men gone, C Am Where have all the young men gone, C Am Where have all the young men gone, F C When will they ever learn, C Am 4. Where have all the soldiers gone, C Am Where have all the soldiers gone, C Am Where have all the soldiers gone, F C When will they ever learn, C Am 5. Where have all the graveyards gone, C Am Where have all the graveyards gone, C Am Where have all the graveyards gone, F C When will they ever learn, Repeat 1st Verse quietly
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
THE FLOWERS GONE? - Pete Seeger 1955
- F G Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing,
- Dm G Where have all the flowers gone, long time ago?
- F G flowers gone, gone to young girls everyone,
- Dm G C when will they ever learn?
- F G Where have all the young girls gone, long time passing,
- Dm G Where have all the young girls gone, long time ago?
- F Where have all the young girls gone, gone to young men everyone,
- Dm G C when will they ever learn?
- F G Where have all the young men gone, long time passing,
- Dm G Where have all the young men gone, long time ago?
- F Where have all the young men gone, gone to soldiers everyone,
- Dm G C when will they ever learn?
- F G Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing,
- Dm G Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago?
- F Gsoldiers gone, gone to graveyards everyone.
- Dm G C when will they ever learn?
- F G Where have all the graveyards gone, long time passing,
- Dm G Where have all the graveyards gone, long time ago ?
- F GWhere have all the graveyards gone, gone to flowers everyone,
- Dm G C when will they ever learn.
Pete Seeger 1955
gone to young girls everyone,
learn?
long time passing,
long time ago? G
gone to young men everyone,
learn?
long time passing,
G gone to soldiers everyone,
learn?
G gone to graveyards everyone.
learn?
long time passing,
long time ago ? G
gone to flowers everyone,
learn.
Winchester Uke Jam
WITH A LITTLE HELP
1. (Boys) [C] What would you
Would you [G] stand up and
Lend me your ears and I'll
And I’ll [G] try not to [G7] sing out of
Chorus: Oh, I get [Bb]
Mmmm, I get [Bb] high with a little
Mmmm, I`m gonna
(2 bars of C)
2. (Boys) [C] What do I [G]
(Girls) Does it [G] worry you to
(Boys) How do I feel at the
(Girls) Are you [G] sad because you're
(All) Chorus
(Girls) Do you [Am] need any
(Girls) Could it [Am] be any
3. (Girls) [C] Would you beli
(Boys) Yes I'm [G] certain that it hap
(Girls) What do you see when you
(Boys) I can’t [G] tell you but I
(All) Chorus
(Girls) Do you [Am] need any
(Girls) Could it [Am] be any
(All) Oh, I get [Bb] by with a little
Mmmm, I get [Bb] high with a little
Mmmm, I`m gonna [Bb] try with a little
…with a little help from my fri
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - Lennon &
What would you [G] think if I [Dm] sang out of tune,
stand up and [G7] walk out on [C] me?
Lend me your ears and I'll [Dm] sing you a song,
sing out of [C] key.
[Bb] by with a little [F] help from my
high with a little [F] help from my
Mmmm, I`m gonna [Bb] try with a little [F] help from my
[G] do when my [Dm] love is away?
worry you to [G7] be alo[C]ne?
do I feel at the [Dm] end of the day?
sad because you're [G7] on your
need any[D7]body? (Boys) I [C] need some
be any[D7]body? (Boys) I [C] want some
Would you beli[G]eve in a [Dm] love at first sight?
certain that it hap[G7]pens all the [C] time
What do you see when you [Dm] turn out the light?
tell you but I [G7] know it's [C] mine
need any[D7]body? (Boys) I [C] need some
be any[D7]body? (Boys) I [C] want some
h a little [F] help from my [C] friends,
high with a little [F] help from my [C]
try with a little [F] help from my
with a little help from my fri [Ab�� Bb�� F����
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 67
Lennon & McCartney 1967
sang out of tune,
help from my [C] friends,
help from my [C] friends,
help from my [C] friends.
love is away?
on your [C] own?
need some[Bb]body to [F] love
want some[Bb]body to [F] love
love at first sight?
time.
turn out the light?
need some[Bb]body to [F] love
want some[Bb]body to [F] love
friends,
friends,
help from my [C] friends.
���� C�] ends.
Winchester Uke Jam 68
WORKING ON A DREAM Intro: (2 bars on each) G C G D 1. Out here the [G] nights are long the days are lonelyI think of you and I'm - working on a I'm working on a [G] dream 2. And the cards I've drawn, it'sI straighten my back and I'm I'm working on a [G] dream I'm working on a [C] dream, though sometimes it feels so I'm working on a [C] dream and I know it will be 3. [G] Rain pourin' down, I swing My hands are rough from - working on a Working on a [G] dream I'm working on a [C] dream, though trouble can feel like it's I'm working on a [C] dream, our love will chase the Kazoo Instrumental Verse 3 I'm working on a [C] dream, though it can feel so I'm working on a [C] dream, our love will make it 4. [G] The sun rise comes, I climb the ladderThe new day breaks and I'm working on a I'm working on a [G] dream I'm working on a [D] dream I'm working on a I'm working on a [C] dream, though it can feel so I'm working on a [C] dream, our love will make it I'm working on a [C] dream, though it can feel so I'm working on a [C] dream, our love will make it La la la la la la la [C] la la la la la la la la la la laLa la la la la la la [C] la la la la la la la la la la la
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
WORKING ON A DREAM - Bruce Springsteen 2009
G C G D
ghts are long the days are lonely working on a [D] dream,
, it's a rough hand, darlin' I'm - working on a [D] dream
dream, though sometimes it feels so [G]dream and I know it will be [D] mine some day
I swing my hammer working on a [D] dream
dream, though trouble can feel like it's [G]dream, our love will chase the [D] trouble away
dream, though it can feel so [G] far awaydream, our love will make it [D] real someday
I climb the ladder I'm working on a [D] dream
dream I'm working on a [G] dream
dream, though it can feel so [G] far awaydream, our love will make it [D] real somedaydream, though it can feel so [G] far awaydream, our love will make it [D] real somedayla la la la la la la la la la la [G] la la la la la la la la la la la la la la [D] la la la la
[G] far away mine some day
[G] here to stay trouble away
far away real someday
far away real someday far away
real someday
la la la la [G]
Winchester Uke Jam
YE CANNAE SHOVE YER GRANNY
(Sung to the tune 'She's Coming Round The Mountain')
Chorus: O ye [C] cannae shove yer Granny O ye cannae shove yer Granny O ye [C] cannae shove yer 'Cos she's [F] yer Mammy's MammyO ye [C] cannae shove yer
1. O ye can [C] shove yer other Granny O ye can shove yer other Granny O ye can [C] shove yer other 'Cos she's [F] yer Daddy's MammyO ye can [C] shove yer other 2. If you [C] shove yer Granny you will cause a fussIf you shove yer Granny you will cause a You can [C] shove yer Auntie Or your [F] great big Uncle DannyBut ye [C] cannae shove yer (Slow and with intense feeling)
3. A wee [C] man shoved his Granny A wee man shoved his Granny And [C] now she's gone to She [F] caught a number seven(Speed up)And the [C] angels all watch Chorus 4. O ye [C] cannae shove yer Granny O ye cannae shove yer Granny 'Cos ye [C] Granny she's a'N she [F] plays the ukuleleWhich [C] makes yer strummin'Chorus with big finish
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
SHOVE YER GRANNY AFF A BUS
(Sung to the tune 'She's Coming Round The Mountain')
shove yer Granny aff a bus,shove yer Granny aff a [G] bus,
shove yer [C7] Granny yer Mammy's Mammy
shove yer [G] Granny aff a [C]
shove yer other Granny aff a bus.e can shove yer other Granny aff a [G] bus.
shove yer other [C7] Granny yer Daddy's Mammy
shove yer other [G] Granny aff a [C]
shove yer Granny you will cause a fussIf you shove yer Granny you will cause a [G] fuss
shove yer Auntie [C7] Fanny great big Uncle Danny
shove yer [G] Granny aff a [C]
(Slow and with intense feeling)
man shoved his Granny aff a bus A wee man shoved his Granny aff a [G] bus
now she's gone to [C7] heaven caught a number seven
angels all watch [G] over Granny's
shove yer Granny aff a bus, shove yer Granny aff a [G] bus,
she's a [C7] lady plays the ukulele makes yer strummin' [G] Granny one of
Ukulele Songbook Volume 3 69
FF A BUS - Traditional
a bus, bus,
[C] bus.
a bus.
[C] bus. Chorus
shove yer Granny you will cause a fuss fuss
bus. Chorus
over Granny's [C] bus
one of [C] us.
Winchester Uke Jam 70
YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOV Intro: 2nd line of verse
G D F G 1. Here I stand head in hand, turn my face to the wa..ll. G D F G If she's gone I can't go on, feeling two foot small. G D F G Everywhere people stare, each and every d...ay. G D F G I can see them laugh at me, and I hear them say
G Hey you've got to hide your love away G Hey you've got to hide your love away
G D F G C 2. How can I even try? I can never w..in. G D F G Hearing them, seeing them in the state I'm in. G D F G How could she say to me, "Love will find a w..ay?" G D F G Gather round all you clowns, let me hear you say
G Hey you've got to hide your love away G Hey you've got to hide your love away
3. Instrumental 1st 2 lines of Verse 2 then
G Hey you've got to hide your love away G Hey you've got to hide your love away
Winchester Uke Jam - Ukulele Songbook Volume 3
GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY - Lennon/
C F - C 1. Here I stand head in hand, turn my face to the wa..ll.
C F - C - D7 If she's gone I can't go on, feeling two foot small.
C F - C Everywhere people stare, each and every d...ay.
G C F - C - D7 augh at me, and I hear them say:
C Am7 - D7 - Am7Hey you've got to hide your love away
C Am7 - D7 - Am7Hey you've got to hide your love away
F - C I can never w..in.
C F - C - D7 Hearing them, seeing them in the state I'm in.
C F - C How could she say to me, "Love will find a w..ay?"
C F - C - D7 you clowns, let me hear you say:
C Am7 - D7 - Am7Hey you've got to hide your love away
C Am7 - D7 - Am7hide your love away
Instrumental 1st 2 lines of Verse 2 then:
C Am7 - D7 - Am7Hey you've got to hide your love away
C Am7 - D7 - Am7you've got to hide your love away
Lennon/ McCartney 1965
7 - D7
7 - D7
7 - D7
7 - D7
7 - D7
7 - D7 - G