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CONTENTS

9 TO 5 - Dolly Parton 1980 4

1920's MEDLEY - Various 5

1950's ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY - Various 6

ACT NATURALLY - Russell/Morrison 1963 8

AT THE HOP - White, Medora and Singer 1957 9

BUDDY HOLLY MEDLEY - Buddy Holly 10

BUFFALO GALS - Traditional (published in 1844) 12

BUILD ME UP, BUTTERCUP - D'Abo / Macaulay 1968 13

CHAPEL OF LOVE - Barry, Greenwich, Spector 1964 13

DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY - Bobby McFerrin 1988 15

ENJOY YOURSELF (IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK) - Sigman & Magidson 1950 16

EYE OF THE TIGER - Sullivan/Peterik 1982 17

GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME - Lerner & Loewe 1956 18

GOSPORT NANCY - Traditional 19

HE PLAYED HIS UKULELE AS THE SHIP WENT DOWN - Le Clerq 1931 20

HELLO! MY BABY - Howard and Emerson 1899 / Ivor Biggun 1988 21

HEROES – David Bowie 1977 22

HI HO SILVER LINING - Larry Weiss / Scott English 1967 23

HOLD BACK THE NIGHT - Felder/Baker/Harris/Young 1975 24

HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Feilder / Henley / Frey 1976 25

HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF - Duran Duran 1982 26

I HEAR YOU KNOCKING - Bartholomew / King 1955 27

I KNEW THE BRIDE - Nick Lowe 1977 28

I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES) - Charlie & Craig Read 1988 29

I’M THE URBAN SPACEMAN - Neil Innes 1968 30

I’VE JUST SEEN A FACE (in G) - Lennon and McCartney 1965 31

I WANT YOU TO WANT ME - Rick Nielsen 1977 32

JOLLITY FARM - Leslie Sarony 1929 33

LEAVE HER, JOHNNY LEAVE HER - Traditional 34

LOW BRIDGE - Thomas Allen 1913 35

MAKING LOVE UKULELE STYLE - Weinrick & Hayes, 1957 36

MARGUERITA TIME - Rossi / Frost 1983 37


NEW YORK GIRLS - Traditional 38

NOBODY KNOWS YOU (WHEN YOU’RE DOWN AND OUT) - Jimmy Cox 1929 39

PROMISED LAND - Chuck Berry 1965 40

RIPPLE - Garcia / Hunter 1970 41

SIX NATIONS MEDLEY - Various 42

SMILE - Chaplin / Turner / Parsons 1936/1954 44

SPIRIT IN THE SKY - Norman Greenbaum 1969 45

STAND BY ME - Ben E. King 1961 46

STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU - Mindel / White 2015 47

STORMY WEATHER - Arlen / Koehler 1933 48

SUMMERTIME - George Gershwin 1934 49

SUNNY AFTERNOON - Ray Davies 1966 50

SWEET HOME - Secor / Hayes 2014 51

SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT - Traditional 52

TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS - John Denver 1971 53

THE JOLLY BEGGAR - Traditional 54

THE WILD ROVER - Traditional 55

TONIGHT YOU BELONG TO ME - David / Rose 1926 56

WEREWOLVES OF LONDON - Marinell, Wachtel, Zevon 1978 58

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HAT? - James Rolmaz 1888 59

WHISKEY IN THE JAR - Traditional 60

YOU AIN`T GOIN` NOWHERE - Bob Dylan 1971 61

YOU’RE JUST IN LOVE - Irving Berlin 1950 62

For Educational use only - Materials are intended as a rough guide to playing the songs on a Ukulele

Winchester Uke Jam Songbook Volume 2................................................1st Edition March 2016 ................................................Revised October 2017

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9 TO 5 - Dolly Parton 1980

Intro: 12 beats of G then F2 (Girls)

1. [G] Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen[C] Pour myself a cup of ambition[G] And yawn and stretch and try to come to [G] Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping[C] Out on the street the traffic starts jumpingWith [G] folks like me on the Chorus 1: (All)

[n/c] Working [C] Barely [G] getting by, it’s all taking and no givingThey just [C] use your mind and they never give you creditIt’s [A7] enough to drive you

[C] 9 to 5, for service and devotionYou would [G] think that I would deserve a fair promoWant to [C] move ahead but the boss won’t seem to let meI [A7] swear sometimes that man is (Girls)

2. They [G] let you dream just to watch them shatterYou’re [C] just a step on the boss man’s ladderBut [G] you’ve got dreams he’ll never take You’re [G] in the same boat with a lot of your friends[C] Waiting for the day your ship’ll come inThe [G] tide's gonna turn and it’s Chorus 2: (All)

[n/c] Working [C] Barely [G] getting by, it’s all taking and no givingThey just [C] use your mind and you never get the creditIt’s [A7] enough to drive you

Working [C] 9 to 5, yeah they’ve got you where they want youThere’s a [G] better life, and you think about it don’t youIt’s a [C] rich man’s game, no matter what they call itAnd you [A7] spend your life putting Repeat Chorus 2 (finish on

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Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition

and try to come to [D7] life. Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping Out on the street the traffic starts jumping

folks like me on the [D] job from 9 to [G] 5

] 9 to 5, what a way to make a livinggetting by, it’s all taking and no giving

use your mind and they never give you creditenough to drive you [D] crazy if you let it

9 to 5, for service and devotion think that I would deserve a fair promotion

move ahead but the boss won’t seem to let methat man is - [D] out to get me [C] [G]

let you dream just to watch them shatter just a step on the boss man’s ladder

dreams he’ll never take [D7] away in the same boat with a lot of your friends

Waiting for the day your ship’ll come in s gonna turn and it’s [D] all gonna roll your way

] 9 to 5, what a way to make a livinggetting by, it’s all taking and no giving

use your mind and you never get the creditenough to drive you [D] crazy if you let it

9 to 5, yeah they’ve got you where they want youbetter life, and you think about it don’t you?

rich man’s game, no matter what they call it spend your life putting [D] money in his pocket

(finish on a single G�)

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9 to 5, what a way to make a living getting by, it’s all taking and no giving

use your mind and they never give you credit crazy if you let it

move ahead but the boss won’t seem to let me

[C] [G]

all gonna roll your way [G]

to make a living getting by, it’s all taking and no giving

use your mind and you never get the credit crazy if you let it

9 to 5, yeah they’ve got you where they want you

money in his pocket.

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1920's MEDLEY - Various

YES SIR, THAT'S MY BABY C G GYes, sir, that's my baby, No, C Yes, ma'am, we've decided, No,G7 Yes, ma'am, you're invited C7 F By the way ... By the way ...C G Yes, sir, that's my baby, No, Repeat whole song - 1st 3 lines kazoo then sing last 2 lines BABY FACE - Akst & Davis 1926

C Baby face, you've got the cutest little baby faceThere's not another who can take your placeC D7 Baby face, my heart, poor heart is G7 You sure have started somethin'C Baby face, I'm up in heaven F I didn't need a shove, 'cause IRepeat whole song FIVE FOOT TWO, EYES OF BLUEKazoo inst: 1st and 2nd verse C E7 1. Five foot two, eyes of blue D7 G7 C Has anybody seen my girl? C E7 2. Turned up nose, turned down hose D7 G7 C Has anybody seen my girl?

Bridge: E7 A7Now if you run into a five foot two,D7 Diamond rings and all those things,

C E7 3. Could she love? Could she woo? D7 G7 C Has anybody seen my girl?(last time through replace last line with:

D7 G7 Has anybody seen my, has


Various

- Donaldson & Kahn 1925 Intro: 1st lineG G7

sir, I don't mean maybe, yes, sir, G

decided, No, ma'am, we won't hide it, C

now. D7 ... When we reach the preacher, G7 sir, I don't mean maybe, yes, sir,

1st 3 lines kazoo then sing last 2 lines

Akst & Davis 1926 G7

you've got the cutest little baby face, here's not another who can take your place

poor heart is jumpin'

You sure have started somethin' E7 Am C7

I'm up in heaven when I'm in your fond embrace C A7 D7cause I just fell in love with your pretty baby face

FIVE FOOT TWO, EYES OF BLUE - Henderson, Lewis, Young 1925

A7 s of blue, but oh what those five foot could do,

G7 girl? A7

turned down hose, never had no other beaus.

girl? E7 A7

run into a five foot two, covered in fur, G7 D7 G7

ll those things, betcha' life it isn't A7

ould she woo? Could she, could she, could she coo? G7

girl? Repeat whole song replace last line with:)

D7 G7 D7 G7 as anybody seen my, has anybody seen my girl?

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Intro: 1st line C

that's my baby now

G7 preacher, I will say G7 C

that's my baby now

Am C7 hen I'm in your fond embrace

D7 G7 C G7 ith your pretty baby face

what those five foot could do,

ever had no other beaus.

G7 D7 G7 isn't her, But...

Could she, could she, could she coo?

D7 G7 D7 G7 C anybody seen my girl?


1950's ROCK AND ROL HOUND DOG - Leiber/Stoller - 1953

1. [n/c] You ain't nothing but

You ain't nothing but a [F] h

Well you ain't [G] never caught a rabbit and you

2. [n/c] When they said you

When they said you was [F]

Well you ain't [G] never caught a rabbit and you

3. Instrumental verse then repeat verses 1&2

BLUE SUEDE SHOES - Carl Perkins

1. Well it's a [C↓] one for the money,

[C↓] three to get ready now

But [F] don't you step on my blue suede

You can [G] do anything, but lay

2. Well you can [C↓] knock me down,

all [C↓] over the place, [C↓] do anything that you

But ah [C↓] ah, honey, lay [

But [F] don't you step on m

You can [G] do anything, but

3. Well you can [C↓] burn my house,

[C↓] Drink my liquor from an [C

[C↓] do anything that you [C↓]

But [C↓] ah, ah, honey, lay

But [F] don't you step on m

You can [G] do anything, but


LL MEDLEY - Various

1953

t a [C] hound dog cryin all the ti

hound dog cryin' all the [C] time

never caught a rabbit and you [F] ain't no friend of

ou was [C] high class, well that w

[F] high class, well that was just

never caught a rabbit and you [F] ain't no friend of

Instrumental verse then repeat verses 1&2

Carl Perkins - 1956

one for the money, [C↓] two for the show

three to get ready now [C7] go cat go

don't you step on my blue suede [C] shoes

anything, but lay [F] off of my blue suede

knock me down, [C↓] step in my face, [C

do anything that you [C↓] want to do

[C7] off of my shoes

my blue suede [C] shoes

but lay [F] off of my blue suede [C]

burn my house, [C↓] steal my car

[C↓] old fruit jar,

↓] want to do

off [C7] of my shoes

my blue suede [C] shoes

but lay [F] off of my blue suede [C]

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ime,

e.

ain't no friend of [C] mine.

was just a lie,

a [C] lie.

ain't no friend of [C] mine.

two for the show

off of my blue suede [C] shoes.

[C↓] slander my name

want to do

[C] shoes.

[C] shoes.


[C] Well It`s a blue blue, blue suede shoes baby, blue blue, blue suede shoes

baby, [F] Blue blue, blue suede shoes, baby, [C] blue blue, blue suede shoes

baby

Well, you can [G] do anything but lay [F] off of my blue suede [C] shoes yeah!

SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL - Charles E. Calhoun - 1954

1. [C] Get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans

Get [F] out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and [C] pans

I [G7] want my breakfast [F] 'cause I'm a hungry [C] man

Chorus: I said, shake, rattle and roll, I said, shake, rattle and roll

I said, [F] shake, rattle and roll I said, [C] shake, rattle and roll

You [G7] never do nothin' to [F] save your doggone [C] soul

2. [C] You're wearin' those dresses, your hair done up so nice

You're [F] wearin' those dresses, your hair done up so [C] nice

You [G7] look so warm but your [F] heart is cold as [C] ice

Chorus + inst chorus

3. [C] I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store

I'm like [F] a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood [C] store

I can [G7] look at you and tell [F] you don't love me no [C] more

4. [C] I believed you were doin' me wrong, and now I know

I [F] believed you were doin' me wrong, and now I [C] know

The [G7] more I work, the [F] faster my money [C] goes Chorus x3


ACT NATURALLY - Russell/Morrison 1963

Intro: Last 2 lines of verse C 1. They're gonna put me in the movies, C They're gonna make a big star out of me, C We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely C And all I gotta do is - Chorus G

Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star, G Might win an Oscar you can never tell, G The movies gonna make me a big star, D7 'Cause I can play the part so well. C Well I hope you come and see me in the movies, C Then I know that you will plainly see. C The biggest fool that ever hit the big time, C And all I gotta do is act naturally.

C 2. We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely C And beggin' down upon his bended knee C I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsal C G All I gotta do is - act naturally Chorus - repeat last line


Russell/Morrison 1963

Last 2 lines of verse - C F C G C

F 1. They're gonna put me in the movies,

G They're gonna make a big star out of me,

F We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely

G C act naturally.

G7 C I'm gonna be a big star,

C Might win an Oscar you can never tell,

C The movies gonna make me a big star,

G-G7 the part so well.

F Well I hope you come and see me in the movies,

G Then I know that you will plainly see.

F The biggest fool that ever hit the big time,

C G C And all I gotta do is act naturally. ...then 2 bars each of F & G7

2. We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely

G down upon his bended knee

F I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsal

C act naturally

repeat last line

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We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely

Well I hope you come and see me in the movies,

...then 2 bars each of F & G7

F 2. We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely

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AT THE HOP - White, Medora and Singer 1957 (1 beat on each chord)

G (tenors) EmBah-bah-bah-bah, BahC (+sopranos) Bah-bah-bah-bah, Bah

G 1. Well, you can rock it, you can roll it, Do the stomp and even stroll it at the hop C When the record starts spinnin',

D7

Do the dance sensation that is Chorus: G

Let's go to the hop C Let's go to the hop D7 C G Come on, let's go to the hop.

G 2. Well, you can swing it, you can groove it, You can really start to move it at the hop, C Where the jockey is the smoothest D7 dup) All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop Chorus Instrumental = verse 2 but sing Chorus Repeat verse 1, Repeat verse 2 G Em Bah-bah-bah-bah, Bah-bahC D Bah-bah-bah-bah, Bah-bah


White, Medora and Singer 1957

Em (+concerts) Bah-bah-bah-bah,

D (all) G Bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!

. Well, you can rock it, you can roll it, G7

mp and even stroll it at the hop (bah da dup)

When the record starts spinnin', you chalypso when you chicken at the hop,

C

Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation, at the hop

G7 Let's go to the hop, let's go to the hop (oh baby)

G Let's go to the hop, (oh baby) let's go to the hop

Come on, let's go to the hop.

2. Well, you can swing it, you can groove it, G7

You can really start to move it at the hop, (bah da dup)

Where the jockey is the smoothest and the music is the coolest, at the hop. C G

All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop (bah da dup)

but sing (bah da dup)

Repeat verse 1, Repeat verse 2 + Chorus then:

bah-bah-bah, G (stop dead)

bah-bah-bah, at the hop! Songbook Volume 2 9

G you chicken at the hop,

G (bah da dup)

sweepin' the nation, at the hop. (bah da dup)

, let's go to the hop (oh baby)

aby) let's go to the hop

G and the music is the coolest, at the hop.

(bah da

(bah da dup)


BUDDY HOLLY MEDLEY Everyday - Holly / Petty 1957

Intro - 1st Verse 1. [C] Every day, [F] it's a-gettin' [C] Goin' faster [F] than a roller [C] Love like yours will [F] [F] A-hey [C] a-hey [G] hey2. [C] Every day, [F] it's a-getti [C] Everyone says [F] go [C] Love like yours will [F] [F] A-hey [C] a-hey [C7] [F] Everyday seems a little longer, [Eb] Come what may; do you ever long for 3. [C] Every day, [F] it's a-gettin' [C] Goin' faster [F] than a roller [C] Love like yours will [F] [F] A-hey [C] a-hey [G] hey [C] Love like yours will [F] That'll Be The Day - Holly / Allison / Petty1957

[D] That'll be the day, when you say goodYes, [A] that'll be the day, when you make me cry.Ah, you [D] say you're[A�] That'll be the day

1. Well, you [D] give me all your A-all your [D] hugs and kisses and your [D] You know you love me baby, [B7] That someday, well, 2. [D] When Cupid shot his dart [D] So if we ever part and [D] You sit and hold me and you [B7] That someday, well,

Well, [D] that'll be the day ...[D] That'll be the day …uh-hu


BUDDY HOLLY MEDLEY - Buddy Holly

Petty 1957

gettin' [G] closer, than a roller [G] coaster

[F] surely [G] come my [C] way hey gettin' [G] faster,

go on up and [G] ask her [F] surely [G] come my [C] way hey

Everyday seems a little longer, [Bb] every way, love's a little stronger.may; do you ever long for [Ab] true love from

gettin' [G] closer, than a roller [G] coaster

[F] surely [G] come my [C] way hey [F] surely [G] come my [C] wa..[A7]

Holly / Allison / Petty1957

That'll be the day, when you say good-bye, day, when you make me cry.

say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie 'cosThat'll be the day [E7] when I [A] die!

give me all your lovin' and your [A] turtle dovinhugs and kisses and your [A] money too.

ou know you love me baby, [A] until you tell me, maybe,That someday, well, [E7] I'll be through, well...

When Cupid shot his dart [A] he shot it at your heart,So if we ever part and [A] I leave you. You sit and hold me and you [A] tell me boldly, That someday, well, [E7] I'll be through, well... Chorus

that'll be the day ...uh-hu, [A] that'll be the day…hu. [A] That'll be the day [E7] when I

(2 bars on

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every way, love's a little stronger. true love from [G] me?

tempo change

[A7]..y well...

leave, you know it's a lie 'cos

dovin', ey too... well,

until you tell me, maybe, Chorus

he shot it at your heart,

Chorus

be the day…uh-hu when I [A] die! [E7]

(2 bars on the A and 2 on the E7)

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Peggy Sue - Holly / Allison / Petty1958

1. [A] If you knew [D] Peggy Sue, About [D] Peggy, my Peggy Su.. Oh, well, I [E7] love you, gal, yes, I 2. [A] Peggy Sue [D] Peggy Sue, Oh [D] Peggy, my Peggy Su.. Oh, well, I [E7] love you, gal, yes, I 3. [A] Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue, Oh, my [D] Peggy, my Peggy Su.. Oh, well, I [E7] love you, gal, and I 4. [A] I love you [D] Peggy Sue, Oh, [D] Peggy, my Peggy Su.. Oh, well, I [E7] want you, gal, yes, I [D7] (2 bars) [G7] (2 bars) w...........ell Rave On - West / Tlighman / Petty 19

1. ... the [C] little things you say and do, Make me want to be with you[F] Rave on, it's a crazy feeling and When [G] you say: I love you!

2. The [C] way you dance and hold me tight,The way you kiss and say goodni[F] Rave on, it's a crazy feeling andWhen [G] you say: I love you!

Well, [F�] rave [F�] on [F] it's a crazy feeling, And [C�] I [C�] know, [C] it's got me reelin',I'm [G�] so [G�] glad [G] that you're revealin'Your [C] love [F] for [C�] me [F�] Rave [F�] on, [F] rave on and tell me,[C�] Tell [C�] me [C] not to be lonely,[G�] Tell [G�] me, [G] you love me only, Inst: lines 1 - 4 of chorus C F C - G C F C - GA-ha-ha ! A-ha-ha !


Holly / Allison / Petty1958 Peggy Sue, [A] then you [D] know why

Peggy, my Peggy Su.. [A-D-A] ...uuue ove you, gal, yes, I [D] love you, Peggy Sue.

Peggy Sue, [A] oh how [D] my heart Peggy, my Peggy Su.. [A-D-A] ...uuue

love you, gal, yes, I [D] love you, Peggy Sue.

Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue, [F] pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Peggy, my Peggy Su.. [A-D-A] ...uuue

love you, gal, and I [D] need you, Peggy Sue.

Peggy Sue, [A] with a [D] love so [A] rare and truePeggy, my Peggy Su.. [A-D-A] ...uuue

want you, gal, yes, I [D] want you, Peggy Sue

w...........ell

West / Tlighman / Petty 1958

little things you say and do, Make me want to be with you-hu-hu.

Rave on, it's a crazy feeling and [C] I know it's got me reelin',you say: I love you! [C] Rave [F] on. [C] [G]

way you dance and hold me tight, way you kiss and say goodni-hi-hight,

Rave on, it's a crazy feeling and [C] I know it's got me reelin',you say: I love you! [C] Rave [F] on. [C] [G]

it's a crazy feeling, it's got me reelin', that you're revealin' me [Am7�] [C�] [Fadd9�]

rave on and tell me, ot to be lonely, you love me only, [C] rave [F] on [C]

+ Chorus G C F C - G C F C

A-ha-ha ! A-ha-ha !

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know why [A] I feel blue

love you, Peggy Sue. [A-D-A-E7]

my heart [A] yearns for you

love you, Peggy Sue. [A-D-A-E7]

pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty [A] Peggy Sue

need you, Peggy Sue. [A-D-A-E7]

rare and true

want you, Peggy Sue [A] (2 bars)...

I know it's got me reelin',

I know it's got me reelin', [C] [G]

[C] with me.

ha ! (stop dead on C)


BUFFALO GALS - Traditional (published in 1844)

Several bars of F. 1. [F] As I was walking down the street, [C7] Down the street, [F] down the street,A pretty little gal I chanced to meet, And we [C7] danced by the light o Chorus 1 [F] Buffalo Gals, won't you

[C7] Come out tonight, Buffalo Gals, won't you come out tonight,And [C7] dance by the light of the

2. I [F] danced with a dollyAnd [C7] her knees kept a-I danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin', And we [C7] danced by the light of the Repeat Chorus 1 [D7] (Key Change

3. [G] As I was walking down the s[D7] Down the street, [G] down the street,A pretty little gal I chanced to meet, And we [D7] danced by the light of the

4. I [G] danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin',And [D7] her knees kept aI danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin', And we [D7] danced by the light of the

Chorus 2 [D] Buffalo Gals, won't you come out tonight,[A7] Come out tonight, Buffalo Gals, won'tAnd [A7] dance by the light of the

5. I [D] danced all night with a bottle in my hand,[A7] Bottle in my hand, [D] I danced all night with a bottle in my hand,And we [A7] danced by the light of the

6. I [D] danced with a And [A7] her knees kept aI danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin', And we [A7] danced by the light of the

Then Verse 1 - Chorus 1 -


Traditional (published in 1844)

As I was walking down the street, down the street,

A pretty little gal I chanced to meet, danced by the light of the [F] moon.

Buffalo Gals, won't you come out tonight Come out tonight, [F] come out tonight?

ls, won't you come out tonight, dance by the light of the [F] moon?

dolly with a hole in her stockin', -knockin', and the [F] band kept a

with a hole in her stockin', danced by the light of the [F] moon.

Key Change)

As I was walking down the street, down the street,

A pretty little gal I chanced to meet, danced by the light of the [G] moon. danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin',

her knees kept a-knockin', and the [G] band kept I danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin',

danced by the light of the [G] moon. [A7]

Buffalo Gals, won't you come out tonight, Come out tonight, [D] come out tonight?

Buffalo Gals, won't you come out tonight, dance by the light of the [D] moon?

danced all night with a bottle in my hand, bottle in my hand,

I danced all night with a bottle in my hand, danced by the light of the [D] moon. danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin',

kept a-knockin', and the [D] bandwith a hole in her stockin',

danced by the light of the [D] moon. [C

Inst Chorus 1 X2 - Verse 2 - Chorus 1 X2

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kept a-rockin';

danced with a dolly with a hole in her stockin', band kept a-rockin';

[A7] (Key Change)

with a hole in her stockin', band kept a-rockin';

[C7] (Key Change)

Chorus 1 X2

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BUILD ME UP, BUTTERCUP

Intro: 1st 2 lines of

chorus - C-E7-F-G X2

Chorus:

[n/c] Why do you [C] build me up

Just to [F] let me down

And then [C] worst of all

When you [F] say you will

I need [C] you (I need you)

You [F] know that I have from the

[C] Build me up (build me up)

Don't break my [F�] heart

1. 'I'll be [C] over at [G] ten', you told me

But you're [C] late… I wait

I [C] run to the [G] door, I can't

It's not [C] you… you let me

[F�] Hey [C�] hey [Dm] hey,

[G�] Hey, [G�] hey, [Em] hey, a little time, and

[Dm] I'll be home, I'll be be

[G] ...oo-ooh… ooh-oo-ooh

Chorus

2. To [C] you I'm a [G] toy, but I

You [C] adore… if you'd just

All [C] though you're un[G]

All the [C] more… why do I

[F�] Hey [C�] hey [Dm] hey,

[G�] Hey, [G�] hey, [Em] hey, a little time, and

[Dm] I'll be home, I'll be be

[G] You-oo-ooh… ooh-oo-ooh

Chorus+

I need [C] you (I need you)

You [F] know that I have from the

So [C] build me up (build me up)

Don't break my [F�] heart


UP, BUTTERCUP - D'Abo / Macaulay 1968

build me up (build me up) [E7] Buttercup baby

et me down (let me down) and [G] mess me around

worst of all (worst of all) you [E7] never call, baby

say you will (say you will) but [Dm] I love you still

(I need you) more than [C7] anyone darling

t I have from the [Fm] start so...

(build me up) [G] Buttercup

heart [C�] [G��] [C� ��]

ten', you told me [Bb] time and [F]

[F] round and then (ba-dah-dah)

door, I can't [Bb] take any [F] more

you… you let me [F] down again

hey, baby, baby, [G] try to find

hey, a little time, and [A7] I'll make you happy

I'll be home, I'll be be[D7]side the phone waiting for

ooh

toy, but I [Bb] could be the [F] boy

adore… if you'd just [F] let me know (ba-dah-dah)

[G]true, I'm at[Bb]tracted to [F] you

I [F] need you so?

hey, baby, baby, [G] try to find

hey, a little time, and [A7] I'll make you happy

I'll be home, I'll be be[D7]side the phone waiting for

ooh

(I need you) more than [C7] anyone darling

know that I have from the [Fm] start so...

(build me up) [G] Buttercup

heart [C�] [G��] [C� ��]


Buttercup baby

mess me around

never call, baby

I love you still

anyone darling

[G]

[F] again

dah)

I'll make you happy

side the phone waiting for [G] you…

you

I'll make you happy

side the phone waiting for [G] you…

anyone darling


CHAPEL OF LOVE - Barry

G Am1. Spring is here, th…e, sky is blue, wo….ah, D - Am D Birds all sing as if they knew.G Today's the day, we'll say I do Am D7 And we'll never be lonely anymore. D Because we're... Chorus: G /

Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get ma….rried,Am D Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get ma…rried.G / Gee, I really love you and we're gonna get ma….rried, Am D7 G Goin' to the Chapel of Love.

G Am2. Bells will ring, th…e, sun will shine, wo….ah, D - Am D I'll be his, and he'll be mine.G We'll love until - the end of time, Am D7 G And we'll never be lonely anymore. D Because we're... Chorus x2 then finish with: Am D7 G Goin' to the Chapel of Love. Am D7 G Goin' to the Chapel of Love.


Barry, Greenwich, Spector 1964

G Am g is here, th…e, sky is blue, wo….ah,

Am D Birds all sing as if they knew.

G Today's the day, we'll say I do

Am D7 G And we'll never be lonely anymore.

Chorus: G / Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get ma….rried,

Am D - Am D Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get ma…rried.

G / Gee, I really love you and we're gonna get ma….rried,Am D7 G (E7)

Chapel of Love.

G Am 2. Bells will ring, th…e, sun will shine, wo….ah,

Am D I'll be his, and he'll be mine.

the end of time,

Am D7 G And we'll never be lonely anymore.

then finish with:

D7 G E7 Goin' to the Chapel of Love.

G Goin' to the Chapel of Love.

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Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get ma….rried,

Goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get ma…rried.

Gee, I really love you and we're gonna get ma….rried,

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DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY Intro as chorus: C Dm C Dm

C 1. Here's a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note, F C Don't worry, be happy. C In every life we have some trouble, Dm But when you worry you make it double F C Don't worry, be happy. Chorus: C Dm Ooooooooo - ohohhoo- don't worry C 2. Ain't got no place to lay your head, somebody came and took your bed, F C Don't worry, be happy C The landlord say your rent is late, F C Don't worry, be happy Chorus: x2 C 3. Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style, F C Don't worry, be happy C 'Cos when you worry your face will frown and that will bring everybody down F C Don't worry, be happy Chorus: x4


DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY - Bobby McFerrin 1988

Dm F C Dm F C

Dm Here's a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note,

n every life we have some trouble,

n you worry you make it double

F don't worry - ohohhoo - be happy

Dm Ain't got no place to lay your head, somebody came and took your bed,

Dm The landlord say your rent is late, he may have to litigate,

Dm got no style, ain't got no gal to make you smile,

Dm 'Cos when you worry your face will frown and that will bring everybody down


Here's a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note,

C be happy - ohohoo X2

Ain't got no place to lay your head, somebody came and took your bed,

he may have to litigate,

in't got no gal to make you smile,

'Cos when you worry your face will frown and that will bring everybody down


ENJOY YOURSELF (IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK) Chorus: C G7

Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think, Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink, C7 F The years go by as quickly as a wink, C Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. ( F C G7 C )(Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's la

C 1. You work and work for years and years You never take a minute off you're too busy making dough, Some day you say you'll have your fun when you're a millionaire, C Imagine all the fun you'll have in some old rocking chair. C 2. You're gonna take that ocean trip, no matte You've got your reservations but you just can't get away. Next year, for sure, you'll see the world, you'll really get around C But how far can you travel when you're sixChorus C 3. You never go to nightclubs and you just don't care to dance; You don't have time for silly t You only think of dollar bills tied neatly in a stack; C But when you kiss a dollar bill, it doesn't kiss you back. C 4. Your heart of hearts, your dream of dreams, And now you're in a state of shock, you don't know what to do. So don't be down, ditch that frown C This simple fact can't be denied


(IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK) - Sigman & Magidson 1950

C G7 Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think,

C Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink,

C7 F The years go by as quickly as a wink,

C G7 C Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. ( F C G7 C )(Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's la--ter than you think.)

C 1. You work and work for years and years, you're always on the go, C

u never take a minute off you're too busy making dough, C7 F Some day you say you'll have your fun when you're a millionaire,

G7 C Imagine all the fun you'll have in some old rocking chair.

2. You're gonna take that ocean trip, no matter, come what may;

C You've got your reservations but you just can't get away. C7

year, for sure, you'll see the world, you'll really get aroundC G7 C

But how far can you travel when you're six-feet underground?

. You never go to nightclubs and you just don't care to dance;

You don't have time for silly things like moonlight and romance. C7 F You only think of dollar bills tied neatly in a stack;

C G7 (break) C a dollar bill, it doesn't kiss you back.

. Your heart of hearts, your dream of dreams, has left you feeling blue,

you're in a state of shock, you don't know what to do.

C7 ditch that frown, pick up your uke, old chum

C G7 C can't be denied, life's better when you strum

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G7 C Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. ( F C G7 C )

ter than you think.)

C G7 you're always on the go,

u never take a minute off you're too busy making dough, C7 F

Some day you say you'll have your fun when you're a millionaire,

Imagine all the fun you'll have in some old rocking chair. Chorus

G7 r, come what may;

F

year, for sure, you'll see the world, you'll really get around C

ground?

G7 . You never go to nightclubs and you just don't care to dance;

C hings like moonlight and romance.

Chorus

G7 has left you feeling blue,

C you're in a state of shock, you don't know what to do.

F , pick up your uke, old chum

C life's better when you strum. Chorus x2

Winchester Uke Jam

EYE OF THE TIGER - Sullivan/Peterik 1982

Intro: Group 1: Am - light open strum on A string

Group 2: (stabs) Am Am- Am F 1. Rising up back on the street, did my time, took my ch Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet, G Just a man and his will to survive. Am F 2. So many times it happens to fast; you trade your passion for glory Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past, G You must fight just to keep them alive.

Chorus: Dm It's the eye of the tiger; it's the thrill of the fight, Dm Rising up to the challenge of our ri Dm And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night. Dm And he's watching us all with the eye

Group 2: Am - light open strum on

Group 1: (stabs) Am Am-G Am F 3. Face to face, out in the heat, hangin' tough, stayin' hungry. They stack the odds, still we take to the street, G For the kill, with the skill to survive. Am F 4. Rising up, straight to the top, had the guts, got the glory Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop G Just a man and his will to survive All: (stabs) Am Am-G-Am Am


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light open strum on A string

-G-Am Am-G-Am Am-G-F (X4)

G Amback on the street, did my time, took my chances.

F Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet,

Am Just a man and his will to survive.

G So many times it happens to fast; you trade your passion for glory

F Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past,

Am You must fight just to keep them alive.

C G eye of the tiger; it's the thrill of the fight,

C G Rising up to the challenge of our ri - val.

C And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night.

C F (break) And he's watching us all with the eye - of the tiger.

light open strum on G string G-Am Am-G-Am Am-G-F (X2)

G AmFace to face, out in the heat, hangin' tough, stayin' hungry.

F They stack the odds, still we take to the street,

Am For the kill, with the skill to survive. Chorus (no stabs)

G AmRising up, straight to the top, had the guts, got the glory

F Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop

Am Just a man and his will to survive Chorus

Am Am-G-Am Am-G-F (X4) -


(X4)

Am ances.

Am So many times it happens to fast; you trade your passion for glory

eye of the tiger; it's the thrill of the fight,

G And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night.

Am of the tiger.

(X2)

Am Face to face, out in the heat, hangin' tough, stayin' hungry.

(no stabs) Am

Rising up, straight to the top, had the guts, got the glory

- Am


GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME G 1. I'm getting married in the morningD Pull out the stopper, let's have a whopper but get me to the church on timeG I've got to be there in the morningD Girls come and kiss me, show how you'll miss me D7 But get me to the church on time

C If I am dancing, roll up the floorG I'm getting married in the morning, d C G Kick up a rumpus, but don't lose the compass Bm C And get me to the church, Bm C Be sure and get me to the church on time

G 2. I'm getting married in the morning, dD Stock me or jail me, stamp me and mail me but get me to the church on timeG I've got to be there in the morningD Some bloke who's able, lift up the table

C If I am flying, then shoot me downG I'm getting married in the morning, dC G Feather and tar me, call out the army Bm C Bm C And get me to the church, get Bm C D7 GBe sure and get me to the church on time


T ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME - Lerner & Loewe 1956

I'm getting married in the morning, ding dong the bells are gonna chime

e stopper, let's have a whopper but get me to the church on time

I've got to be there in the morning, spruced up and looking in my prime

Girls come and kiss me, show how you'll miss me D7 G

But get me to the church on time G A7 D7

If I am dancing, roll up the floor, if I am whistling, *whew*

getting married in the morning, ding dong the bells are gonna chimeC G

Kick up a rumpus, but don't lose the compass Bm C Bm C And get me to the church, get me to the church Bm C D7 G Be sure and get me to the church on time

etting married in the morning, ding dong the bells are gonna chime

ck me or jail me, stamp me and mail me but get me to the church on time

I've got to be there in the morning, spruced up and looking in my prime

Some bloke who's able, lift up the table, but get me to the church on timeC G A7 D7

If I am flying, then shoot me down, if I am wooing, get her out of town

ing married in the morning, ding dong the bells are gonna chimeC G Feather and tar me, call out the army Bm C Bm C And get me to the church, get me to the church Bm C D7 G Be sure and get me to the church on time

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ing dong the bells are gonna chime D7 G

e stopper, let's have a whopper but get me to the church on time

pruced up and looking in my prime

A7 D7 *whew* me out the door

ing dong the bells are gonna chime

ing dong the bells are gonna chime D7 G

ck me or jail me, stamp me and mail me but get me to the church on time

pruced up and looking in my prime D7 G

ut get me to the church on time A7 D7

f I am wooing, get her out of town

ing dong the bells are gonna chime

Winchester Uke Jam

GOSPORT NANCY - Traditional

Intro: C G C C Am F C 1. Nancy Johnson, she's my darling she’s my every waking thought How she greets me when she meets me when my ship gets in to poC � C � All the Gosport ladies, they do the best they can, C F C But for making a bed for a sailor 2. Gosport girls can drink for England, Gosport girls, they goes their tot! Rum and brandy, gin and shandyC � C � All the Gosport ladies, they swig the flowing can C But for knocking it back with Ho

Chorus: G Oh Nancy can't you see you're the only girl for me! F How I dream of lovely Nancy when I'm sailing on the sea.

Inst: C G C C Am F 3. Gosport girls they’re good at When the music sets them prancing how they'll fling their skirts about! C � C � All the Gosport ladies, they do the French Can C But for real high kicks and fancy tricks there’s none like my girl NChorus 4. Nancy Johnson keeps a bar She will wake me and she'll shake me she will do whatever she please. C � C � All the Gosport ladies, they do the best they can C F But for making a bed for a sailor's head there's none like my girl Nan. Chorus then Inst: C G Chorus (slow down from “when” i


Traditional

Am F G C

C G CNancy Johnson, she's my darling she’s my every waking thought

D How she greets me when she meets me when my ship gets in to po

D G ladies, they do the best they can,

C F C aking a bed for a sailor's head there's none like my girl Nan.

Gosport girls can drink for England, Gosport girls, they goes their tot!

D G Rum and brandy, gin and shandy, Gosport girls will drink the lot!

D G they swig the flowing can F C

nocking it back with Honest Jack there's none like my girl Nan.

Chorus: G Am C Oh Nancy can't you see you're the only girl for me!

F C How I dream of lovely Nancy when I'm sailing on the sea.

C C Am F G C

Gosport girls they’re good at dancing they’re the best there is no doubt D G When the music sets them prancing how they'll fling their skirts about!

D G they do the French Can-Can

F C G C But for real high kicks and fancy tricks there’s none like my girl N

Nancy Johnson keeps a bar-room where the boys can take their ease

D G She will wake me and she'll shake me she will do whatever she please.

D G ladies, they do the best they can

C F C G Caking a bed for a sailor's head there's none like my girl Nan.

G C C Am F G C

Chorus (slow down from “when” in last line to big finish on C )


G C Nancy Johnson, she's my darling she’s my every waking thought

G How she greets me when she meets me when my ship gets in to port

C F C G C 's head there's none like my girl Nan.

G C Gosport girls can drink for England, Gosport girls, they goes their tot!

Gosport girls will drink the lot!

G C nest Jack there's none like my girl Nan.

Am C Oh Nancy can't you see you're the only girl for me!

G C How I dream of lovely Nancy when I'm sailing on the sea.

G C dancing they’re the best there is no doubt

D G When the music sets them prancing how they'll fling their skirts about!

G C But for real high kicks and fancy tricks there’s none like my girl Nan.

G C room where the boys can take their ease

She will wake me and she'll shake me she will do whatever she please.

C G C aking a bed for a sailor's head there's none like my girl Nan.

n last line to big finish on C )


HE PLAYED HIS UKULELE AS THE SHIP WENT DOWN Intro: 1st 4 lines of Verse 1 then 1. I'll [C] tell the tale of the The [G7] ship that got ship The bravest man was [F] Captain BrownFor he [G7] played his ukulele as the

[Am] All the crew were [Am] Some rushed here and the But the [C] captain sat in the And he [G7] played his ukulele as the

Yo [A7] ho, my lads, yo-ho. 2. The [C] pets on board were The [G7] cat miaowed and the The old green parrot hung [G7] Screeching "Pretty Polly" as the

[Am] The crows' nest fell and [Am] The starboard watch was But the [C] Captain sang YoAs he [G7] played his ukulele as

[A7 slide up to 6th fret and back] Whooo 3. The [C] skipper shouted“I’ll [G7] have no slackers [C]So understand,” said [F] Captain Brown, “I want [G7] everybody present when the

[Am] “The cook’s gone mad and the [Am] The rudder has gone and the The [C] G-string’s snapped, I shall [G7] play my ukulele as the

Yo [A7] ho, my lads, yo-ho.

4. The [C] mate said, “It’s oA [G7] shipwreck suits me I owe ten bob to [F] Captain Brown And I’ll [G7] never have to pay him if the

[Am] The skipper shouted [Am] I’ll do my best, and D’you [C] mind if I pass And I'll [G7] play my ukulele as the

[A7 slide up to 6th fret and back] Whooo

5. Now [C] this is the tale of the The [G7] ship that got ship And Captain Brown, who was Now [G7] plays his ukulele in a


HE PLAYED HIS UKULELE AS THE SHIP WENT DOWN

Intro: 1st 4 lines of Verse 1 then 2 bars of C then Yo [A7] ho, my lads, yo

tell the tale of the [F] Nancy Lee, ship that got ship [C] wrecked at sea.

Captain Brown played his ukulele as the [C] ship went down.

All the crew were [E7] in despair. Some rushed here and the [D7] others rushed

captain sat in the [F] captain's chair played his ukulele as the [C] ship went down.

ho.

pets on board were [F] all scared stiff, cat miaowed and the [C] monkey sniffed

The old green parrot hung [F] upside-down reeching "Pretty Polly" as the [C] ship went down.

The crows' nest fell and [E7] killed the crow. The starboard watch was [D7] two hours [G7] slow,

Captain sang Yo- [F] vodi-do-doh, played his ukulele as [C] ship went down

Whoooo Yo [A7] ho, my lads, yo

skipper shouted [F] fore and aft, [C] aboard this craft.

Captain Brown, everybody present when the [C] ship goes down.

“The cook’s gone mad and the [E7] bosun’s lame. The rudder has gone and the [D7] deck’s a-[G7]

string’s snapped, but [F] all the same play my ukulele as the [C] ship goes down.”

ho.

mate said, “It’s o-[F]-kay with me, shipwreck suits me [C] to a T.

Captain Brown never have to pay him if the [C] ship goes down.”

The skipper shouted [E7] back, “No chat. l do my best, and [D7] after [G7] that,

mind if I pass a-[F]-round the hat, play my ukulele as the [C] ship goes down?

Whoooo Yo [A7] ho, my lads, yo

s is the tale of the [F] Nancy Lee, [C] wrecked at sea;

tain Brown, who was [F] in command, plays his ukulele in a [C] mermaid band. [A7] Whoooo

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ho, my lads, yo-ho.

ship went down.

others rushed [G7] there,

ship went down. +2 bars

ship went down.

slow,

ship went down. ho, my lads, yo-ho.

hip goes down. bosun’s lame.

[G7]-flame.

ship goes down.” +2 bars

ship goes down.”

ship goes down? ho, my lads, yo-ho.

Whoooo [G7] [C]

Winchester Uke Jam

HELLO! MY BABY - Howard and Emerson 1899 / Ivor Biggun 1988

Intro - last 2 lines of chorus: C A7 D7 1. Chorus: C A7 D7

Hello, my baby, hello, my honey, hello my ragtime gal (guy) G7 C Send me a kiss by wire; baby my heart's on fire C A7 D7 If you refuse me, honey, you’ll lose me, then you’ll be left alone G7 Oh baby, telephone, and tell me I’m your own.

2. Girls: C A7A. You call me on the telephone,

D7 I know that you are lying through yourG7 How could you expect me C You've been out with that C You broke my heart and made me cry D7 When I could see the lipstick on your shirt G7 C Telephone and tell me I'm your own

3. Girls: Repeat Verse A / Boys: Chorus 4. Boys: Verse B / Girls: ChorusC A7B. I'm sorry that I made you blue, it was a beastly thing to do

D7 I shouldn't have upset you like I didG7 If you take me back again C G7Cause when I did I found that absence C So cross my heart and hope to die,D7 I'll mend your broken heart G7 C F C G7Telephone and tell me I'm y

5. All - Chorus - repeat last line slowly


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of chorus: C A7 D7 G7 C F C G7 - Boys sing chorus to start

C A7 D7 Hello, my baby, hello, my honey, hello my ragtime gal (guy)

G7 C G7 Send me a kiss by wire; baby my heart's on fire C A7 D7 If you refuse me, honey, you’ll lose me, then you’ll be left alone

G7 C F C G7 Oh baby, telephone, and tell me I’m your own.

C A7 You call me on the telephone, you tell me that you're all alone

I know that you are lying through your teeth, you dirty rasca

How could you expect me to believe the lies you hand meC G7

You've been out with that blonde again, now do you understand me A7

You broke my heart and made me cry with every phoney alibi

When I could see the lipstick on your shirt you dirty polecatG7 C F C G7

e I'm your own

Girls: Repeat Verse A / Boys: Chorus

Boys: Verse B / Girls: Chorus C A7

I'm sorry that I made you blue, it was a beastly thing to do

t you like I did with Lil' the barmaid

If you take me back again I'll never, ever wander C G7

Cause when I did I found that absence made the heart grow fonder A7

So cross my heart and hope to die, I'll never tell another lie

I'll mend your broken heart as good as new my little coughG7 C F C G7

Telephone and tell me I'm your own

repeat last line slowly - loose the G7 and finish on the C


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Boys sing chorus to start

Hello, my baby, hello, my honey, hello my ragtime gal (guy)

If you refuse me, honey, you’ll lose me, then you’ll be left alone C F C G7 (C)

you tell me that you're all alone

you dirty rascal

to believe the lies you hand me

now do you understand me

with every phoney alibi

you dirty polecat

I'm sorry that I made you blue, it was a beastly thing to do

ith Lil' the barmaid

made the heart grow fonder

I'll never tell another lie

my little cough-drop

loose the G7 and finish on the C


HEROES – David Bowie 1977

Intro: D – G – D – G

D G

1. I, I wish you could swim, like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim.

C D

Though nothing, nothing will keep us together,

Am - Em D

We can beat them for ever and e

Am - G D D

Oh we can be heroes just for one day!

D G D G

2. I, I will be king, and you, you will be queen.

C D

Though nothing will drive them away,

Am - Em D

We can be heroes just for one day.

Am - G D

We can be us just for one d

D G D G

3. I, I can remember (I remember),

D

And the guards - shot above our heads

D G

And we kissed as though nothing could fall.

C

And the shame - was on the other side,

Am - Em D

Oh we can beat them forever and ever,

Am - G D

Then we can be heroes just for one day.

D G

……………………………we can be heroes

D G D

…………………………….we can be heroes just for one day.


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D G D

ould swim, like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim.

C D

Though nothing, nothing will keep us together,

Em D

We can beat them for ever and ever.

G D D – G – D –

Oh we can be heroes just for one day!

D G

nd you, you will be queen.

C D

Though nothing will drive them away,

Em D

We can be heroes just for one day.

G D

We can be us just for one day.

D G D G

(I remember), standing by the wall (by the wall)

G

shot above our heads, (over our heads)

D G

And we kissed as though nothing could fall. (nothing could fall).

C D

was on the other side,

Em D

Oh we can beat them forever and ever,

G D

Then we can be heroes just for one day.

D G

……………………………we can be heroes x2

D G D


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G

ould swim, like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim.

G

(by the wall)

heads)

(nothing could fall).

D G D G D


Winchester Uke Jam

HI HO SILVER LINING

Intro - several bars of G G 1. You're everywhere and nowhere baby, that's where you’re atF C G DGoing down a bumpy hillside, in your hippy G Flying out across the country, and getting fatF C G D7Saying everything is groovy, when your tyre Chorus:

G G7 And it's hi ho silver lG G7 C D7I see your sun is shining, but I won't make a fuss, G Though it's obvious

G C2. Flies are in your pea soup F C G DAnything you want is yourG Lies are gonna get you some day, just wait and seeF C G D7So open up your beach umbrella, while you’re watching TV Chorus Kazoo instrumental verse Chorus x2


- Larry Weiss / Scott English 1967

ral bars of G

G C You're everywhere and nowhere baby, that's where you’re at

F C G D Going down a bumpy hillside, in your hippy hat G C

across the country, and getting fat F C G D7

thing is groovy, when your tyres are flat

G7 C D And it's hi ho silver lining, and away you go now babyG G7 C D7I see your sun is shining, but I won't make a fuss,

t's obvious

G C ies are in your pea soup baby, they're waving at me

F C G DAnything you want is yours now, only nothing's for fG C

gonna get you some day, just wait and seeF C G D7So open up your beach umbrella, while you’re watching TV

nstrumental verse


You're everywhere and nowhere baby, that's where you’re at

F C G D7 flat

D7 you go now baby

G G7 C D7 I see your sun is shining, but I won't make a fuss,

baby, they're waving at me F C G D

s now, only nothing's for free

gonna get you some day, just wait and see F C G D7 So open up your beach umbrella, while you’re watching TV


HOLD BACK THE NIGHT

Intro: G Bm C Am G Bm C Am G Bm C Am G Bm C Am

Chorus x2 G BmHold back the night, turn on the light C AmDon't wanna drea...m about ya baby

D 1. When you left you took the sun right out of the sky D Wondered why you went away, Am↓ ↓ CAnd when the sun goes down and the moon is near Am↓ ↓ C↓ I'm scared to death 'cause your face appears D 2. Loneliness is haunting me when I go to bed D Like a character in a book that I Am↓ ↓ CAnd when the sun goes down and the moon is near Am↓ ↓ C↓ I'm scared to death 'cause your face appears G↓ G↓ G↓ G↓ Hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it,

Chorus X2 then G Bm C Am G Bm C --------------------------------- ---3-------3-- ----------2----------- ------------------------------------

Last 2 lines of verse

Am↓↓ C↓ Am↓↓ C↓ Am↓↓ Am↓ ↓ CAnd when the sun goes down and the moon is near Am↓ ↓ C↓ I'm scared to death 'cause your face ap G Chorus x3 end with Hold back the night


HOLD BACK THE NIGHT - Felder/Baker/Harris/Young 1975

Intro: G Bm C Am G Bm C Am G Bm C Am G Bm C Am ------------------------------------- --------- ---3-------3--2--------2-----0---- ---3------- ----------2-----------2------------- ---------- ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------

G Bm Hold back the night, turn on the light

C Am Don't wanna drea...m about ya baby (dream about you baby

Am C When you left you took the sun right out of the sky - yes you did

Am C Wondered why you went away, never told me why

C↓ Am↓ ↓ C↓ And when the sun goes down and the moon is near

D I'm scared to death 'cause your face appears {1-2-3-4} Chorus

Am C Loneliness is haunting me when I go to bed - yes it is

D Am C Like a character in a book that I have read

C↓ Am↓ ↓ C↓ sun goes down and the moon is near

D I'm scared to death 'cause your face appears {1-2-3-4}

Hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it,

Chorus X2 then G Bm C Am G Bm C Am ---------------------------- --------------------------------------

--2--------2-----0---- ---3-------3--2--------2-----0---- -----------2------------- ----------2-----------2-------------

------------------------------------- -------------------------------------

Am↓↓ C↓ D(↓x8) Chorus x2

C↓ Am↓ ↓ C↓ And when the sun goes down and the moon is near

D I'm scared to death 'cause your face appears {1-2-3-4}

G Hold back the night (stop dead)

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Intro: G Bm C Am G Bm C Am G Bm C Am G Bm C Am ------------------------------

-------3--2--------2-----0---- ----------2-----------2------------- -------------------------------------

(dream about you baby)

yes you did

Chorus x2

Winchester Uke Jam

HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Intro: [Am] [E7] [G] [D] [F] [C] [Dm] [E7] X2 1. [Am] On a dark desert highway [G] Warm smell of colitas [D] [F] Up ahead in the distance [Dm] My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim[E7] I had to stop for the night[Am] There she stood in the doorway [G] And I was thinking to myself this could be [F] Then she lit up a candle [Dm] There were voices down the corridor Chorus: [F] Welcome to the Hotel Cali Such a [Dm] lovely place [1] [F] Plenty of room at the Hotel Cali Any [Dm] time of year [2] They're [F] livin' it up at the Hotel Cali What a [Dm] nice surprise

2. [Am] Her mind is Tiffany twisted [G] She got a lot of pretty pretty boys[F] How they dance in the courtyard [Dm] Some dance to remember [Am] So I called up the captain He said [G] we haven't had that spirit here since [F] And still those voices are calling from [Dm] Wake you up in the middle of the night Chorus 1 3. [Am] Mirrors on the ceiling And she said [G] we are all just prisoners here [F] And in the master's chambers [Dm]They stab it with their steely knives but they [Am] Last thing I remember I was [G] I had to find the passage ba[F] Relax said the nightman we are [Dm] You can check out anytime you like Chorus 2 [Am]


Feilder / Henley / Frey 1976

Intro: [Am] [E7] [G] [D] [F] [C] [Dm] [E7] X2

On a dark desert highway [E7] cool wind in my hair[D] rising up through the air

Up ahead in the distance [C] I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim

I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway [E7] I heard the mission bell

And I was thinking to myself this could be [D] heaven or this could be hellThen she lit up a candle [C] and she showed me the way

There were voices down the corridor [E7] I thought I heard them say

come to the Hotel Cali[C]fornia lovely place, (such a lovely place) such a [Am]

Plenty of room at the Hotel Cali[C]fornia time of year, (any time of year) you can [E7] find it herelivin' it up at the Hotel Cali[C]fornia

nice surprise, (what a nice surprise) bring your

Her mind is Tiffany twisted [E7] she got the Mercedes bendsShe got a lot of pretty pretty boys [D] that she calls friendsHow they dance in the courtyard [C] sweet summer sweat

Some dance to remember [E7] some dance to forgetSo I called up the captain [E7] please bring me my wine

we haven't had that spirit here since [D]1969 And still those voices are calling from [C] far away

Wake you up in the middle of the night [E7] just to hear them say

Mirrors on the ceiling [E7] the pink champagne on icewe are all just prisoners here [D] of our own device

And in the master's chambers [C] they gathered for the feastThey stab it with their steely knives but they [E7] just can't kill the beastLast thing I remember I was [E7] running for the door

I had to find the passage back to the [D] place I was beforeRelax said the nightman we are [C] programmed to receive

You can check out anytime you like [E7] but you can never leave


cool wind in my hair

I heard the mission bell heaven or this could be hell

and she showed me the way I thought I heard them say

[Am] lovely face

find it here

bring your [E7] alibis

she got the Mercedes bends that she calls friends

sweet summer sweat some dance to forget

please bring me my wine

just to hear them say

the pink champagne on ice of our own device

they gathered for the feast just can't kill the beast

running for the door place I was before

programmed to receive but you can never leave


HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLFIntro: E - D - E E 1. Dark in the city, night is a wire; D Do do do, do do do, do do E Woman you want me, give me a sign And catch my breathing even closer be D Do do do, do do do, do do Chorus 1

C G In touch with the ground, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you, C Smell like a sound, I'm lost in a crowd, and I'm hungry like the wolf. C Straddle the line in discord and rhyme, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you, C Mouth is alive with juices like wine, and I'm hungry like the wol......f.

E 2. Stalked in the forest too close to hide, I'll be upon you by the moonlight side D Do do do, do do do, do do E High blood drummin' on your skin it's so tightYou feel my heat, I'm just a moment behind D Do do do, do do do, do do Chorus 1 with ending of 2 bars of D & 2 bars of Chorus 2 C

Burning the ground, I break from the C I smell like a sound, I'm lost an C Straddle the line of discord and rhyme, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you, C Mouth is alive with juices like wine, and I'm hungry like the wolf.

Repeat Chorus 2 end on an E7


WOLF - Duran Duran 1982

city, night is a wire; steam in the subway, earth is afire, E

do, do do do, do do do.

Woman you want me, give me a sign nd catch my breathing even closer behind

E do, do do do, do do do.

F In touch with the ground, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you,

G F Smell like a sound, I'm lost in a crowd, and I'm hungry like the wolf.

G Fne in discord and rhyme, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you,

G F Mouth is alive with juices like wine, and I'm hungry like the wol......f.

forest too close to hide, I'll be upon you by the moonlight side E

do, do do do, do do do.

High blood drummin' on your skin it's so tight I'm just a moment behind

E do, do do do, do do do.

with ending of 2 bars of D & 2 bars of E7 then ....

G Burning the ground, I break from the crowd, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you

G FI smell like a sound, I'm lost and I'm found, and I'm hungry like the wolf.

G F Straddle the line of discord and rhyme, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you,

G F Mouth is alive with juices like wine, and I'm hungry like the wolf.

Repeat Chorus 2 end on an E7

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team in the subway, earth is afire,

In touch with the ground, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you, D

Smell like a sound, I'm lost in a crowd, and I'm hungry like the wolf. F

ne in discord and rhyme, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you, D - E

Mouth is alive with juices like wine, and I'm hungry like the wol......f.

forest too close to hide, I'll be upon you by the moonlight side

then ....

F on the hunt, I'm after you

F D d I'm found, and I'm hungry like the wolf.

Straddle the line of discord and rhyme, I'm on the hunt, I'm after you,

D Mouth is alive with juices like wine, and I'm hungry like the wolf.

Winchester Uke Jam

I HEAR YOU KNOCKING

Intro: 1st verse: C F C F G7 C 1. You went away and left Now you’re knocking on my door F CI hear you knocking, but you can't come in F G7I hear you knocking, go back wh C 2. I begged you not to go but you said goodbyeNow you’re telling me all your lies F CI hear you knocking, but you can't come in F I hear you knocking, go back where you been Kazoo Solo #1: C F C F G7 C 3. You better get back to your used'Cause your kind of love ain't good for me F I hear you knocking, but you can't come in F G7I hear you knocking, go back where you been C 4. I told you way back in 52, that I would never go with you F CI hear you knocking, but you can't come in F G7I hear you knocking, go back where you been Kazoo Solo #2: C F C F G7 Repeat Verse 1 - finish on C


I HEAR YOU KNOCKING - Bartholomew / King 1955

Intro: 1st verse: C F C F G7

1. You went away and left me long time ago Now you’re knocking on my door

F C I hear you knocking, but you can't come in

F G7 I hear you knocking, go back where you been

2. I begged you not to go but you said goodbye Now you’re telling me all your lies


G7 I hear you knocking, go back where you been

Kazoo Solo #1: C F C F G7

3. You better get back to your used-to-be 'Cause your kind of love ain't good for me


F G7 I hear you knocking, go back where you been

4. I told you way back in 52, that I would never go with you F C

I hear you knocking, but you can't come in F G7

I hear you knocking, go back where you been

Kazoo Solo #2: C F C F G7

finish on C


4. I told you way back in 52, that I would never go with you


I KNEW THE BRIDE - Nick Lowe

[D x12 A7 x2 D x2] x2

1. [D] Well the bride looks a picture in

She was married herself nearly 27 years

They had to change the style a little b

Stayed up all night but they got it ready just in

On the arm of her daddy she's walkin' down the

I caught her eye and she gave me

It sounds a little old fashioned

The way that she looks now man

[G] Well I could see her now in her tight blue jeans

Pumping [D] all her money in the record machine

Spinnin' [G] like a top, you should have seen her g

Chorus:

[D] I knew the bride when she

[D] I knew the bride when she

[D x12 A7 x2 D x2] x2

2. [D] Well a proud daddy only

He lay down a grand on a cozy little lovers

You could call the reception an unqualified

Had a flash hotel for a hundred and fifty

[G] Well I can see her now, drinkin' with the boys

Breakin' [D] their hearts like playin' with toys

She [G] used to do the pony, used to do the stroll

Chorus

3. [D] Take a look at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as

Shakin' hands all around with a glassy look it his

He got a real good job and

But I remember a time when she would

Well I can [G] see her now with her

Jumpin' [D] up and down to her favorite song

I [G] still remember when she used to make a lot of noise

Hop[D]in' and a-boppin' with the street corner boys

She [G] used to wanna party, she used to wanna go

Chorus


Nick Lowe 1977

Well the bride looks a picture in a gown that her mama

She was married herself nearly 27 years [D] before

They had to change the style a little but it looked just [A] fine

Stayed up all night but they got it ready just in [D] time

n the arm of her daddy she's walkin' down the [A] aisle

I caught her eye and she gave me that secret [D] smile

old fashioned now but we’re still close [A]

now man she never could have [D]

Well I could see her now in her tight blue jeans

all her money in the record machine

like a top, you should have seen her go

the bride when she [A7] used [D] to rock and roll

I knew the bride when she [A7] used [G] to rock and roll

[D x12 A7 x2 D x2] x2

Well a proud daddy only wanna give his little girl the

down a grand on a cozy little lovers [D] nest

You could call the reception an unqualified [A] success

Had a flash hotel for a hundred and fifty [D] guests

Well I can see her now, drinkin' with the boys

their hearts like playin' with toys

used to do the pony, used to do the stroll

ake a look at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as [A]

Shakin' hands all around with a glassy look it his [D] eye

He got a real good job and his shirt and tie are [A] nice

But I remember a time when she would never ever look at him

see her now with her headphones on

up and down to her favorite song

still remember when she used to make a lot of noise

boppin' with the street corner boys

to wanna party, she used to wanna go

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gown that her mama [A] wore

fine

[A] friends

[D] then

to rock and roll x3

to rock and roll

wanna give his little girl the [A] best

[A] pie

at him [D] twice

still remember when she used to make a lot of noise

Winchester Uke Jam

I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES) 1. [D] When I wake up, yeah, I know I'm gonna be,I'm gonna [G] be the man who When I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna be,I'm gonna [G] be the man who 2. If I get drunk, well, I know I'm gonna be,I'm gonna [G] be the man who And if I haver, yeah, I know I'mI'm gonna [G] be the man who's Chorus: [D] But I would walk 500 miles, and Just to [D] be the man who walked 1,000 3. When I'm [D] working, yeah, I'm gonna [G] be the man who's And when the money comes in for the work I do, I'll pass [G] almost every 4. When I come home, oh, I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna [G] be the man who And if I grow old, well, I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna [G] be the man who's Chorus + [D] Ta la la ta (ta la la ta), ta la la ta La la la [G] ta, la la la la la 5. [D] When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be, I'm gonna [G] be the man who's And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream, I’m gonna [G] dream about the 6. When I go out, well, I know I’m gonna be, I’m gonna [G] be the man who And when I come home, well, I know I’m gonna be, I’m gonna [G] be the man who I’m gonna [Em] be the man who’s Chorus + [D] Ta la la ta (ta la la ta), ta la la ta La la la [G] ta, la la la la la [D] But I would walk 500 miles, and Just to [D] be the man who walked 1,000


I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES) - Charlie & Craig Read 1988

When I wake up, yeah, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who [A] wakes up next to [D] you.

When I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who [A] goes along with [D] you.

2. If I get drunk, well, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who [A] gets drunk next to [D] you.

And if I haver, yeah, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who's [A] havering to [D] you.

But I would walk 500 miles, and [G] I would walk [A]be the man who walked 1,000 [G] miles to fall down

working, yeah, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who's [A] working hard for [D]

And when the money comes in for the work I do, almost every [A] penny on to [D] you.

4. When I come home, oh, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who [A] comes back home to

And if I grow old, well, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who's [A] growing old with [D]

ta la la ta (ta la la ta), la la [A] ta, la la la [D] la la. (X2)

When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be, be the man who's [A] lonely without [D] you.

And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream,dream about the [A] time when I'm with [D]

6. When I go out, well, I know I’m gonna be, be the man who [A] goes along with [D] you

And when I come home, well, I know I’m gonna be, be the man who [A] comes back home for

be the man who’s [A] coming home - -

ta la la ta (ta la la ta), ta, la la la la la [A] ta, la la la [D] la la. (X4)

But I would walk 500 miles, and [G] I would walk [A] 500 mbe the man who walked 1,000 [G] miles to fall down [A]


Charlie & Craig Read 1988

you.

you.

you.

[A] 500 more, miles to fall down [A] at your door

[D] you.

comes back home to [D] you.

[D] you.

you. And when I'm dreaming, well, I know I'm gonna dream,

[D] you.

you

comes back home for [D] you, - to [D] you.

500 more, [A] at your do - [D] - or


I’M THE URBAN SPACEMAN Intro: 1st 2 lines: C - D - F C 1. I'm the urban spaceman, baby, I've got speed, F G C I've got everything I need, C I'm the urban spaceman, baby, I can fly, I'm a supersonic guy.

Am I don't need pleasure, I don't feel pain, F C If you were to knock me down, I'd just get up again. C I'm the urban spaceman, baby, F G C I'm all about.

Am I wake up every morning with a smile upon my face, F C My natural exuberance spills out all over the place. Kazoo inst: C - D - F - G C 2. I'm the urban spaceman, F G C Know what I mean? C I'm the urban spaceman, as a lover sec

Am I never let my friends F C I'm a glossy magazi C I'm the urban spaceman, baby, F G C I don't exist. +


SPACEMAN - Neil Innes 1968

F - G - C

D man, baby, I've got speed,

I've got everything I need,

D F GI'm the urban spaceman, baby, I can fly, I'm a supersonic guy.

F G C I don't need pleasure, I don't feel pain,

D G you were to knock me down, I'd just get up again.

D he urban spaceman, baby, I'm making out,

Kazoo inst: C - D - F - G - C

F G C e up every morning with a smile upon my face,

D G spills out all over the place.

G - C

D spaceman, I'm intelligent and clean,

D F I'm the urban spaceman, as a lover second to none; it's a lot of fun.

F G CI never let my friends down, I've never made a boob,

D G I'm a glossy magazine, an advert in the tube.

D I'm the urban spaceman, baby, here comes the twist,

+ C - D - F - G - C

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G C I'm the urban spaceman, baby, I can fly, I'm a supersonic guy.

you were to knock me down, I'd just get up again.

G C it's a lot of fun.

C I've never made a boob,

the twist,

Winchester Uke Jam

I’VE JUST SEEN A FAC

Fast Strum - accent the 2nd beat of the bar:

G 1. I've just seen a face I can't forget The time or place where we just met, She’s just the girl for me And I want all the world to see we've met, G 2. Had it been another day I might have looked the other way and Em I'd have never been aware, But as it is I'll dream of her tonight, Chorus:

D CFalling, yes, I am falling and she keeps calling

G 3. I have never known the like Em Missed things and kept C D Like this, da da da da dada da. Chorus Instrumental - verse 1 Chorus Repeat verse 1 Chorus x3


I’VE JUST SEEN A FACE (in G) - Lennon and McCart

accent the 2nd beat of the bar: � ��

1. I've just seen a face I can't forget Em The time or place where we just met, She’s just the girl for me C

d I want all the world to see we've met, mm mm mm m mm m

2. Had it been another day I might have looked the other way and

I'd have never been aware, C D

But as it is I'll dream of her tonight, da da da da dada da.

C G C GFalling, yes, I am falling and she keeps calling

3. I have never known the like of this I've been alone and I have

Missed things and kept out of sight but other girls were never quite

G Like this, da da da da dada da.


Lennon and McCartney 1965

��

D G mm mm mm m mm m

2. Had it been another day I might have looked the other way and

G da da da da dada da.

G C G Falling, yes, I am falling and she keeps calling me back again.

of this I've been alone and I have

out of sight but other girls were never quite


I WANT YOU TO WANT ME Intro: 1st 2 lines of Verse 1

1. I [C] want you to want me, I'd [F] love you to love me, I [Am] want you to want me, I'd [C] love you to love me

I'll [Am7] shine up the old broPut [Bb] on a brand new I'll [Am7] get home early fromIf you [Bb] say -

Chorus: [C] Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you Oh, [Am] didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you [C] Feelin' all alone without a friend,You know you feel like [G] Oh, [Am] didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you 2. I [C] want you to want me, I'd [F] love you to love me,

I'll [Am7] shine up the old brown Put [Bb] on a brand new I'll [Am7] get home early fromIf you [Bb] say -

Chorus Inst Verse 2 Chorus I [C] want you to want me, I'd [F] love you to love me, I [C] want you to want me, I want you to want me, I want you to want me [Am] [F] [C]


I WANT YOU TO WANT ME - Rick Nielsen 1977

want you to want me, I [Am] need you to need melove you to love me, I'm [C] begging you to beg me

want me, I [F] need you to need melove you to love me

shine up the old brown [D7] shoes on a brand new [C] shirt get home early from [D7] work

- that you love [Am] me

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you [G] crying? (cryin' cryin')didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you [F7] cry? (cryin' cryin')

Feelin' all alone without a friend, dying (dyin', dyin')

didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you [F7] cry?

want you to want me, I [Am] need you to need meove me, I'm [C] begging you to beg me

shine up the old brown [D7] shoes on a brand new [C] shirt get home early from [D7] work

- that you love [Am] me

e, I [Am] need you to need me love you to love me, I'm [C] begging you to beg me

want you to want me, I want you to want me, I want you to want me

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need you to need me begging you to beg me

need you to need me

crying? (cryin' cryin') cry? (cryin' cryin')

need you to need me begging you to beg me

begging you to beg me

Winchester Uke Jam

JOLLITY FARM - Leslie Sarony 1929

Intro: Verses 1 & 2 + F C G7 C

1. [C] There's a farm called Misery but of that[G7] Because we know of one that's always lots of[C] And this one's name is Jollity believe me folksFor [D7] everything sings out to us as

2. [C] All the little pigs they grunt and howlThe [G7] cats meow, the [C[F] Everybody [C] makes a 3. [C] All the little birds go tweet tweet tweet [G7] The lambs all bleat and [F] Everything's a [C] perfect [F] Regular as habit the [C] [F] And the old buck rabbit sin 4. [C] All the little pigs they grunt and howlThe [G7] cats meow, [n/c] -The [C] dogs bow wow, [n/c][F] Everybody [C] makes a 5. [C] All the little birds go tweet tweet tweet The [G7] lambs all bleat [n/c] And [C] shake their feet - drum roll on uke body

[F] Everything's a [C] perfect [F] Regular as habit the [C] [F] And the old buck rabbit sings 6. [C] All the little ducks go quack quack quackThe [G7] cows all moo, [n/c]The [C] bull does, too [n/c] [F] Everyone says [C] how do + F C A7 Dm G7 C pause then

C G7 C F Dada dada da da, da da dada, dada da dada, da da dada da


Leslie Sarony 1929

+ F C G7 C

farm called Misery but of that we'll have noneBecause we know of one that's always lots of [C] fun

And this one's name is Jollity believe me folks it's greateverything sings out to us as we go through the

they grunt and howl C] dogs bow wow

makes a [A7] row [Dm] down on [G7] Jollity

All the little birds go tweet tweet tweet and [C] shake their feet

perfect [A7] treat [Dm] down on [G7

[C] cock begins to crow And the old buck rabbit sings [C↓] 'Stuff it up your jumper'

All the little pigs they grunt and howl, [n/c] - grunt! h- me-ow! me-ow!

[n/c] - ruff! ruff! ruff! ruff! makes a [A7] row [Dm] down on [G7] Jollity

All the little birds go tweet tweet tweet - strum above nut

[n/c] - baaaah! drum roll on uke body

perfect [A7] treat [Dm] down on [G7]

[C] cock begins to crow And the old buck rabbit sings [C↓] 'Stuff it up your jumper'

All the little ducks go quack quack quack [n/c] - quack,quack,quack[n/c] - mooooo!

- boooo! how do [A7] you do [Dm] down on [G7

pause then sing tune to the Archers:

C G7 C F Dada dada da da, da da dada, dada da dada, da da dada da


we'll have none fun - Ha! Ha!

it's great [G7] gate

Jollity [C] Farm

G7] Jollity [C] Farm

'Stuff it up your jumper' [G7] Vodohdeeoh

howl! grunt! howl!

Jollity [C] Farm

strum above nut

7] Jollity [C] Farm

'Stuff it up your jumper' [G7] Vodohdeeoh

quack,quack,quack

[G7] Jollity [C] Farm

C G7 C F G7 C Dada dada da da, da da dada, dada da dada, da da dada dada da!


LEAVE HER, JOHNNY 1. [C] Oh I thought I heard "[G] Leave her, Johnny, It's a [F] hard old pull to the And it’s [G] time for us to Chorus:

[G] Leave her, Johnny, Oh, [F] leave her, Johnny, For the [F] voyage is done and the And it’s time for

2. [C] Now the skipper's bad but the mate [G] Leave her, Johnny, He'll [F] cut you down with a And it’s [G] time for us to Chorus 3. [C] Oh, the winds were [G] Leave her, Johnny, And the [F] grub was bad and the And it’s [G] time for us to Chorus 4. [C] It was rotten meat and mouldy bread [G] Leave her, Johnny, You'd [F] eat it or you'd Now it’s [G] time for us to Chorus 5. [C] And now it’s time to say goodbye [G] Leave her, Johnny, For the [F] old pier head’s Now it’s [G] time for us to Chorus X2


LEAVE HER, JOHNNY LEAVE HER - Traditional

d the old man say: Leave her, Johnny, [C] leave her

hard old pull to the [C] next payday time for us to [C] leave her"

Leave her, Johnny, [C] leave her. leave her, Johnny, [C] leave her

voyage is done and the [C] winds don't blowAnd it’s time for [G] us to [C] leave her

s bad but the mate is worse, Leave her, Johnny, [C] leave her

cut you down with a [C] swipe and a curse time for us to [C] leave her

foul, the ship was slow ve her, Johnny, [C] leave her

grub was bad and the [C] wages low time for us to [C] leave her

t was rotten meat and mouldy bread, Leave her, Johnny, [C] leave her

ou'd [C] starve to death, time for us to [C] leave her

And now it’s time to say goodbye, Leave her, Johnny, [C] leave her

head’s [C] a-drawing nigh, time for us to [C] leave her

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LOW BRIDGE - Thomas Allen 1913

Intro: First line - Dm C F Dm C Dm X2 Dm C F 1. I've got a mule; her name is Sal, C She's a good old worker and a good old pal, F We've hauled some barges in our day C F And we know every inch of the wayChorus:

F C Low bridge, everybody down, low bridge we're coming to a townDm You'll always know your neighbour, you'll always kn If you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal.

Dm C 2. We better get along on our way ol' C You bet your life I'd never part with Sal, F C Git-up-there mule, here comes a lock, we'll make Rome about 6 o'clock C F One more trip and back we'll go, right back ho Dm C 3. We'd better look around for a job C You can bet your life I'll never part with Sal F C Git-up-there mule, here comes a lock, we'll ma C F One more trip and back we'll go, right back home to Buffalo. Dm C F 4. Where would I be if I lost my pal? C FI'd like to see a mule as good as my Sal F C Gm DmA friend of mine once got her sore C F Dm'Cos she let fly with an iron toe and ki


Thomas Allen 1913

Dm C F Dm C Dm X2

Dm C got a mule; her name is Sal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

F Dm She's a good old worker and a good old pal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

C Gm DmWe've hauled some barges in our day, filled with lumber, coal and hay

Dm C DmAnd we know every inch of the way, from Albany to Buffalo.

C F CLow bridge, everybody down, low bridge we're coming to a townDm C F You'll always know your neighbour, you'll always kn C Dm - Dm C F Dm C DmIf you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal.

F Dm along on our way ol' gal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

F Dm C Dmou bet your life I'd never part with Sal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal.

Gm there mule, here comes a lock, we'll make Rome about 6 o'clock

Dm C DmOne more trip and back we'll go, right back home to Buffalo.

F Dm ook around for a job old gal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

F Dm You can bet your life I'll never part with Sal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

Gm there mule, here comes a lock, we'll make Rome about 6 o'clock

Dm C DmOne more trip and back we'll go, right back home to Buffalo.

C F Dm C would I be if I lost my pal? 15 miles on the Erie Canal

F Dm I'd like to see a mule as good as my Sal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

C Gm Dm A friend of mine once got her sore, now he's got a broken jaw

F Dm C Dm'Cos she let fly with an iron toe and kicked him back to Buffalo


Dm 15 miles on the Erie Canal

C Dm 15 miles on the Erie Canal

C Gm Dm illed with lumber, coal and hay

Dm C Dm rom Albany to Buffalo.

C Low bridge, everybody down, low bridge we're coming to a town

Dm You'll always know your neighbour, you'll always know your pal

Dm C F Dm C Dm

C Dm gal, 15 miles on the Erie Canal

C Dm 15 miles on the Erie Canal.

Dm there mule, here comes a lock, we'll make Rome about 6 o'clock

C Dm me to Buffalo. Chorus



Dm ke Rome about 6 o'clock

C Dm One more trip and back we'll go, right back home to Buffalo. Chorus

Dm 15 miles on the Erie Canal


ow he's got a broken jaw C Dm

cked him back to Buffalo Chorus x2 + a big finish


MAKING LOVE UKULELE STYLE Intro: As first line but with a D7

G (making love)

1. Making love, uku (making love) C Making love, ukulele style G (when you love) C2. When you love ukulele style (far away) C Far away, to a tropic isleBridge: C G

Strolling along beneath the C GDreaming a lover's dream for two C B7you'll see her eyes are E7 A7 D7The ukulele magic comes

G (now if you) C3. Now if you, want to satisfy

(take a tip) C Take a tip and be sure to tryBridge: C G

Strolling along beneath the C GDreaming a lover's dream for two C B7Soon you'll see her eyes are E7 A7 D7As the ukulele magic comes

G (now if you) C4. Now if you, want to satisfy

(take a tip) C Take a tip and be sure to tryD The ukulele style of making


MAKING LOVE UKULELE STYLE - Weinrick & Hayes, 1957

As first line but with a D7 - G C D7 G (pause)

C D ukulele style you don't need to be in

D Gukulele style to a lovely ukulele serenade

C D ukulele style with every note, your heart will float

D tropic isle where a ukulele tune is softlyC G

Strolling along beneath the starlight C G

Dreaming a lover's dream for two C B7

see her eyes are starbright E7 A7 D7

magic comes through

C D satisfy, the one that you love, all D

sure to try the ukulele style of makingC G

Strolling along beneath the starlight C G

Dreaming a lover's dream for two C B7 see her eyes are starbright

E7 A7 D7 magic comes through

C D satisfy, the one that you love, all D

sure to try the ukulele style of making G D

ukulele style of making love, the u-ku-le-le style of making

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G need to be in Waikiki

G lovely ukulele serenade

G heart will float

G ukulele tune is softly played

Soon

As

D G all else above,

G ukulele style of making love

D G all else above,

G ukulele style of making love

G le style of making love

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MARGUERITA TIME - Rossi / Frost 1983

Intro: n/c F G

Da da da, da da, da da da da Da da, da da da, da daC G Da da, da da da da da da, d' da'n da, da da

n/c C 1. Captured my heart, captured my memory, Am Em Captured a time for me, I could see, a time for me n/c C Deep in my heart, deep in my memory, Am Em Deep in a part of me, heart of me, meant to be history, Dm G Could it be that I'm still wo Chorus: C

I never knew what had happened to me, I didnC That I could be just like+ F - G - C

n/c C 2. Picture a dream, picture a fantasy, Am Em Picture a mood of me, mystery, you and n/c C Lost in a dream, lost in a fantasy, Am Lost in what seemed to be dreams to me, seemed to be, had to be, Dm G Couldn't find no other reason. Chorus: + F - G - n/c C 3. Let's have a drink, it's Marguerita time, Am Em It's Marguerita time, after nine, summer time, any time, Dm G You'll still always find me w


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Am F Da da da, da da, da da da da Da da, da da da, da da

C Da da, da da da da da da, d' da'n da, da da

C G ptured my heart, captured my memory,

Em Dm Captured a time for me, I could see, a time for me, was gonna be.

G eart, deep in my memory,

Em Dm G Deep in a part of me, heart of me, meant to be history,

onderin'?

F G I never knew what had happened to me, I didn't think it was true

F G That I could be just like anyone else, I'll take my chance with you.

G ture a dream, picture a fantasy,

Em Dm G Picture a mood of me, mystery, you and me a mystery.

G Lost in a dream, lost in a fantasy,

Em Dm Lost in what seemed to be dreams to me, seemed to be, had to be,

t find no other reason. - Am - F - C - G - C (same as intro)

G s Marguerita time, Em Dm G

s Marguerita time, after nine, summer time, any time,

ll still always find me wonderin'. Chorus: + F - G


G was gonna be.

C t think it was true

C ll take my chance with you.

G Lost in what seemed to be dreams to me, seemed to be, had to be,

C (same as intro)

G - C x3


NEW YORK GIRLS - Traditional

Intro: First verse - C F G C Am F G C X2

C F 1. As I walked down to New York town, a fair maid I did meet Am F She asked me back to see her place Chorus: C F

And away, Santy, my dear AnnieC F G Oh, you New York girls, can't you dance the polka?

C F 2. And when we got to Barrack Street, we stopped at forty Am F Her mother and her sister were waiting at the door C F 3. And when I got inside the house, the drinks Am F The liquor was so awful strong; my head went round and round C F And then we had another drink before we sat to eat Am F The liquor was so awful strong, I quickly fell asleep

C F

4. When I awoke the next morning, I had an aching head Am F And there was I Jack all alone, stark naked in me bed C F My gold watch and my money and my lady friend were gone Am F And there was I Jack all alone, stark naked in the room C 5. Oh looking round that little room, there's nothing I could see Am FBut a woman's shift and apron C F With a barrel for a suit of clothes, down Cherry Street forlorn Am F Where Martin Churchill took me in and he sent me round Cape HornC F So sailor lads take warning when you land on New York Am F You'll have to get up early to be smarter than a whore


raditional

C F G C Am F G C X2

G As I walked down to New York town, a fair maid I did meet

G She asked me back to see her place, she lived on Barrack Street

C F G C And away, Santy, my dear Annie C F G Oh, you New York girls, can't you dance the polka?

F G And when we got to Barrack Street, we stopped at forty

F G C Her mother and her sister were waiting at the door Chorus +

F G And when I got inside the house, the drinks were passed around

G The liquor was so awful strong; my head went round and round

F G C ad another drink before we sat to eat

G C The liquor was so awful strong, I quickly fell asleep Chorus +

G C

next morning, I had an aching head G C

And there was I Jack all alone, stark naked in me bed G C

My gold watch and my money and my lady friend were gone G C

And there was I Jack all alone, stark naked in the room Chorus +

F G Oh looking round that little room, there's nothing I could see

F G C But a woman's shift and apron, that were no use to me

G C With a barrel for a suit of clothes, down Cherry Street forlorn

G Where Martin Churchill took me in and he sent me round Cape Horn

F G take warning when you land on New York's

G C (stop) You'll have to get up early to be smarter than a whore Chorus x2 +

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C As I walked down to New York town, a fair maid I did meet

G C she lived on Barrack Street

C Oh, you New York girls, can't you dance the polka?

C And when we got to Barrack Street, we stopped at forty-four

Chorus + C F G C x2

C were passed around

C The liquor was so awful strong; my head went round and round

Chorus + C F G C x2

next morning, I had an aching head

C My gold watch and my money and my lady friend were gone

Chorus + C F G C x2

C Oh looking round that little room, there's nothing I could see

With a barrel for a suit of clothes, down Cherry Street forlorn C

Where Martin Churchill took me in and he sent me round Cape Horn C

's shore

Chorus x2 + C F G C x2

Winchester Uke Jam

NOBODY KNOWS YOU Intro Verse 1 1. [C] Once I lived the [E7]

[Dm] Spending all my [A7]

[F] Took all my [D7] friends out for a

[D7] Bought bootleg whis

2. [C] Then I [E7] began to

[Dm] Lost all my [A7] good friends, had

[F] If I get my [D7] hands on a

[D7] I'll hang on to it 'till that

3. [C] No..... [E7] body [A7]

[Dm] When you're [A7] down and

[F] In your [D7] pocket

[D7] And as for friends, you

4. [C] When you [E7] get back on your

[Dm] Everybody [A7] wants to be your

[F] I said it [D7] straight, but

[D7] Nobody knows you when you're

Inst. Verse 4 then repeat V3 then V5 5. [C] When you [E7] get back on your

[Dm] Everybody [A7] wants to be your

[F] I said it [D7] straight, but

[D7] Nobody knows you

[G] Nobody knows you when you're


NOBODY KNOWS YOU (WHEN YOU’RE DOWN AND OUT)

[E7] life of a [A7] millionaire,

[A7] money, didn't [Dm] have any cares,

friends out for a (A-3-2-1) mighty good

bootleg whisky, [G] champagne and [G7] wine.

began to [A7] fall so low,

good friends, had [Dm] nowhere to go.

hands on a (A-3-2-1) dollar [A7] again,

that [G] old eagle [G7] grins.

[A7] knows you

down and [Dm] out,

pocket (A-3-2-1) not one [A7] penny,

as for friends, you [G] don’t have [G7] any.

get back on your [A7] feet again,

wants to be your [Dm] long lost friend

straight, but (A-3-2-1) without any [A7] doubt,

knows you when you're [G] down and [G7]

repeat V3 then V5

get back on your [A7] feet again,

wants to be your [Dm] long lost friend

straight, but (A-3-2-1) without any [A7] doubt,

knows you [Fm] nobody knows you

knows you when you're [G7] down and out.


(WHEN YOU’RE DOWN AND OUT) - Jimmy Cox 1929

any cares,

mighty good [A7] time,

wine.

nowhere to go.

again,

long lost friend

doubt,

[G7] out.

long lost friend

doubt,

down and out. [C]


PROMISED LAND - Chuck Berry 1965

Intro: several bars of G 1. I [G] left my home in Nor California on my [C] mind, I [D] straddled that greyhound and r And on across Caro[G]line 2. We had motor trouble that turned into Halfway across Ala[C]bam Well, that [D] Hound broke down and left us all stranded In downtown Birming[G] 3. Right away I bought me a th Ridin‘ across Mississippi And I was [D] on the midnight flyer out of Birmingham, Smokin‘ into New Or[G]leans. 4. Somebody helped me to get out of Louisiana Just to help me get to Houston There're [D] people there who care And they won’t let the poor boy 5. Sure as you’re born they brought me a silk suit, Put luggage in my [C] hand, And I [D] woke up high over Albuquerque On a jet to the promised 6. Working on a T-bone steak Flying‘ over to the Golden 'N' the [D] pilot told us in thirteen minutes He would set us at the terminal 7. Swing low, chariot, come down eas Taxi to the terminal [C] zone, Cut [D] your engines and cool your wings And let me make it to the tele 8. Los Angeles - give me Nor Tidewater Four Ten O [C] Tell the [D] folks back home this is the And the poor boy’s on the ...repeat from Verse 6.


Chuck Berry 1965

left my home in Nor-folk, Virginia, mind,

straddled that greyhound and rode into Raleigh line

We had motor trouble that turned into a struggle, bam‘

Hound broke down and left us all stranded[G]ham.

. Right away I bought me a through train ticket, idin‘ across Mississippi [C] clean,

on the midnight flyer out of Birmingham, leans.

Somebody helped me to get out of Louisiana to help me get to Houston [C] town,

there who care a little about me, oor boy [G] down. Instrumental

. Sure as you’re born they brought me a silk suit, hand,

woke up high over Albuquerque a jet to the promised [G] land.

bone steak a la carte the Golden [C] State,

pilot told us in thirteen minutes would set us at the terminal [G] gate.

Swing low, chariot, come down easy, zone,

your engines and cool your wings let me make it to the tele[G]phone.

me Nor-folk, Virginia, [C] Nine,

folks back home this is the promised land calling,the poor boy’s on the [G] line. Instrumental Verse 8

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Instrumental Verse 4 X2

promised land calling, erse 8 X1 then...

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RIPPLE - Garcia / Hunter 1970

Intro: first and last line of verse

1. [G] If my words could glow

And my tunes, were played

Would you [Am7�] hear [C�

Would you [G] hold it [D] near

2. [n/c] It's a hand me [G]

Perhaps they're better, left un

[Am7�] I [C�] don't [G�] know;

[G] Let there be [D] songs,

[Am��] Ripple in still [D] water where there

Nor [A] wind to [D]

3. Reach out your [G] hand

If your cup is full, may it be a

Let [Am7�] it [C�] be [G�]

[G] That was not [D] made

4. [n/c] There is a [G] road

Between the dawn and the dark of

And [Am7�] if [C�] you [G�

[G] That, path is [D] for [C]

[Am��] Ripple in still [D] water where there

Nor [A] wind to [D]

5. You who [G] choose, to lead

But if you fall, you fall a [G]

If [Am7�] you [C�] should [

[G] If I knew the [D] way, [C

Repeat Verse 5 but just sing


Garcia / Hunter 1970

first and last line of verse - G C - G D C G

If my words could glow, with the glow of [C] sunshine

were played, on the harp un [G] - strung

�] my [G�] voice [G], come through the

near, [C] as it were your [G] own?

] down; the thoughts are [C] broken

left un [G] - sung.

now; [G] don't really [C] care

, [C] to fill the [G] air. [G]

water where there [G] is no pebble

[D] blow.

hand, if your cup be [C] empty

If your cup is full, may it be a [G] - gain

] known, [G] there is a [C] fountain

made [C] by the hand of [G] men

road, no simple [C] highway

etween the dawn and the dark of [G] night

�] go, [G] no one may [C] follow

] your steps a [G] - lone

water where there [G] is no pebble

[D] blow.

to lead must [C] follow,

] - lone

[G�] stand, [G] then who's to [C

C] I would take you [G] home.

sing ' La-da-da-da-daa...... etc.'


sunshine

, come through the [C] music?

own?

broken

is no pebble [C] tossed,

fountain

follow

is no pebble [C] tossed,

C] guide you?


SIX NATIONS MEDLEY

WE’LL KEEP A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE

We'll keep a [C] welcome [G]

We'll keep a welcome [G] in the

This land you [F] knew will still be

When you come home again to

This land of [C] song will [G]

And with a love that [G] never

We'll kiss [F] away each hour of

You [Dm] come home [G7]

Repeat whole song - then G7

WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING

When [C] Irish eyes are smiling, sure it's

In the [F] lilt of Irish [C] laughter, you can

When [C] Irish hearts are happy, all the

And when [F] Irish eyes are

[A7] Sure, they [D7] steal your

Repeat whole song - then

ALOUETTE!

[C] Alouette, [G7] gentille [C]

1. [C] Je te plumerai la [G7]

[G7] Et la tête! Et la tête! Alouette!


2. [C] Je te plumerai le [G7]

[G7] Et le bec. Et le bec. Et la tête!


3. [C] Je te plumerai le [G7]

[G7] Et les yeux! Et les yeu

Alouette! Alouette! Ahhhhhhhhhh!



NATIONS MEDLEY - Various

WE’LL KEEP A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE

[G] in the [C] hillside

in the [C] Vales

knew will still be [C] singing

u come home again to [G] Wales [G7]

[G] keep a [C] welcome

never [C] fails

away each hour of [C] hiraeth - [B7] when

[G7] again to [C] Wales [G7]

G7 - pause

WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING

Irish eyes are smiling, sure it's [F] like a morn in

laughter, you can [D7] hear the angels

Irish hearts are happy, all the [F] world seems brig

Irish eyes are [C] smiling,

steal your [G7] heart a [C] way [G7]

then G7 - pause Ohhhh...

[C] alouette, alouette, [G7] je te plume

[G7] tête. Je te plumerai la [C] tête.

Alouette! Alouette! Ahhhhhhh!


[G7] bec. Je te plumerai [C] le bec.

Et la tête! Et la tête! Alouette! Alouette!


[G7] yeux. Je te plumerai [C] le yeux.

Et les yeux! Et le bec. Et le bec. Et la tête!

Ahhhhhhhhhh!


- then G7 slow down

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like a morn in [C] spring

angels [G7] sing

world seems bright and [C] gay

je te plume [C] rai.

tête.

je te plume[C] rai.

ec.

Alouette! Ahhhhhhh!


le yeux.

. Et la tête! Et la tête!


slow down - pause


IT'S NOW OR NEVER / O SOLE MIO

[n/c] Ma n'atu [C] sole, cchiù bello, [Dm] oje ne'.

O sole[ G7] mio, sta 'nfronte [C] a te

O [Fm] sole, O sole [C] mio, sta 'nfronte a [G7] te, sta 'nfronte a [C] te.

[n/c] It's now or [C] never, come hold me [Dm] tight,

Kiss me my [G7] darling, be mine to[C]night

To [Fm] morrow will be too[C]late, it's now or [G7] never, my love won't [C] wait.

[n/c] Just one Cor[C]netto, give it to [Dm] me,

Delicious [G7] ice-cream from [C] Italy, its [Fm] taste is just [C] supreme

Give me [G7] Cornetto from Wall’s ice [C] cream

Give me [G7] Cornetto from Wall’s ice [C] cream [F C ] big finish [G7] pause

LOCH LOMOND

By [C] yon bonnie [Am] banks and [F] by yon bonnie [G] braes,

[C] Where the sun shines [Am] bright on Loch [F] Lo [G] mond,

[F] There me and my [C] true love spent [F] many happy [G] days

[C] On the bonnie, bonnie [F] banks o' Loch [G] Lo…[C]mond.

[C] Oh, ye'll take the [Am] high road, and [F] I'll take the [G] low road

[C] And I'll be in [Am] Scotland [F] before [G] ye

[F] But me and my [C] true love will [F] never meet [G] again

On the [C] bonnie, bonnie [F] banks o' Loch [G] Lo…[C]mond.

Repeat chorus G7 - slow right down then pause...

THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER

1. [n/c] There'll be [C] bluebirds [Em] over the [F] white cliffs of [C] Dover

[Dm] Tomorrow [G] just you [G7] wait and [C] see [G7]

2. There'll be [C] love and [Em] laughter and [F] peace ever [C] after

[Dm] Tomorrow [G] when the [G7] world is [C] free

The [F] shepherd will tend his sheep, the [C] valley will bloom again

And [F] Jimmy will go to sleep (slow) in his [D] own little [D7] room [G7] again

3. [n/c] There'll be [C] bluebirds [Em] over the [F] white cliffs of [C] Dover

[Dm] Tomorrow [G] just you [G7] wait and [C] see [G7]

Repeat from Verse 2 + big finish on C F G C


SMILE - Chaplin / Turner / Parsons 1936/1954

F Smile, though your heart is aching. Smile, even though itDm Bb Though there are clouds in the sky you'll get by, If youGm Smile through your fears and sorroF Dm You'll see the sun come shining through for you F Light up your face with gladness. Hide every trace of sadnDm Bb GAlthough a tear may be ever so near, that's theGm Time you must keep on tryingF Dm GYou'll find that life is still worth Repeat whole song - finish on F


Chaplin / Turner / Parsons 1936/1954

Am Smile, though your heart is aching. Smile, even though it

Gm D Though there are clouds in the sky you'll get by, If you

m Bbm e through your fears and sorrow, smile, and maybe tomorrow

m Gm C You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Am Light up your face with gladness. Hide every trace of sadn

Gm D Although a tear may be ever so near, that's the

m Bbm ime you must keep on trying, smile, what's the use of crying

Dm Gm C F find that life is still worthwhile if you'll just... smile.

finish on F

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Smile, though your heart is aching. Smile, even though it’s breaking

m mile, and maybe tomorrow

Light up your face with gladness. Hide every trace of sadness

mile, what's the use of crying

while if you'll just... smile...

Winchester Uke Jam

SPIRIT IN THE SKY - Norman Greenbaum 1969

Intro Riff - 2 Bars:

1 2 3 4 1

A�� A�� A�� A�� A�� 1. [A] When I die and they lay me to rest, Gonna go to the [D] place that When they lay me [A] down to die, [E] Going up to the spirit in the

[A] Going up to the spirit in the sky

That's where I'm gonna go,

When I die and they I'm gonna [E] go t

2. [A] Prepare yourself, you know it's a must, Gotta have a friend in [D] So you know that [A] when you die, It's [E] gonna recommend you to the sp

[A] Goin’ to recommend you to the spirit in the skyThat's where you're

When you die and they You're gonna [E]

3. [A] Never been a sinner, I I've got a friend in [D] Jesus. So you know that [A] when I die, It's [E] gonna set me up with the spirit in the

[A] Goin’ to set me up with the spirit in the sky

That's where I'm gonna go,

When I die and they I'm gonna [E] go t

[E] Go to the place that's the Riff: (x4) - finish on an A


Norman Greenbaum 1969

2 3 4 �� A�� D� C� (x4)

When I die and they lay me to rest, place that's the best.

down to die, up to the spirit in the [A] sky.

up to the spirit in the sky

(spirit in the sky)

where I'm gonna go, [D] when I die (when I die)

When I die and they [A] lay me to rest, go to the place that's the [A] best

Prepare yourself, you know it's a must, [D] Jesus.

when you die, gonna recommend you to the spirit in the [A] sky

(spirit in the sky)

recommend you to the spirit in the skyyou're gonna go, [D] when you die.

(when I die)

die and they [A] lay you to rest,

[E] go to the place that's the [A] best

Never been a sinner, I never sinned; Jesus. when I die,

gonna set me up with the spirit in the [A] sky Goin’ to set me up with the spirit in the sky

(spirit in the sky)

hat's where I'm gonna go, [D] when I die. (when I die)

When I die and they [A] lay me to rest,

go to the place that's the [A] bestGo to the place that's the [A] best.


(when I die)

best Riff: (x4)

(spirit in the sky)

recommend you to the spirit in the sky

die. (when I die)

best Riff: (x4)

(spirit in the sky)

best


STAND BY ME - Ben E. King 1961

Several bars of C

C Am 1. When the night has come, and the land is dark, F G C And the moon is the only light we'll see. Am No, I won't be afraid, no, I won't be afraid, F G C Just as long, as you stand, stand by me. Chorus: C Am So, darling, darling, stand by me, oh, stand by me. F G C Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me. C Am 2. If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall, F G C Or the mountain should crumble to the sea. Am I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear, F G C Just as long as you stand, stand by me. Chorus: C Am An, darling, darling, stand by me, oh, stand by me. F G C Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me Inst 1st verse Chorus x2

Winchester Uke Jam

STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU Intro: [C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D7] [G]

Boys: [C] Don’t get on the wrong train;

[C] Don’t go out in the [Am] pouring rain, you

[C] You’re bound to get sneezes or

[C] Take good care when [Am]

Girls: [C] While I’m on vacation,

[C] Take your medication, I

[C] Try to keep warm, dear, in

[C] Take good care while [Am]

Boys: Some [E7] younger guys with roving eyes,

May [Am] tantalise you with their lies,

You [D7] must be wise and realise,

[G] Leave well alone till you get home, dear.

Girls: [C] Won’t see other fellas,

No [C] need to fear when [Am]

All: [Am] [Am6] Let’s

Boys: [C] Don’t walk on the red light,

[C] Don’t get in a [Am] fist fight, that

Girls: [C] Won’t be out at night, hon,


Inst: (1st Verse) [C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D7] [G] [C] [F

Girls: Don’t [E7] make a fuss, you need to trust me,

[Am] This is how it always must be

[G] I can assure you, I adore you.

Boys: [C] Because you’re so gorgeous,

[C] Take good care when [Am]

[C] Da-da-da-dance.

[C] You have a fun time. [F7]

But [C] don’t drink [Am] too much wine, just

Girls: [C] I know what you’re thinking,


Boys: I’m [D7] still in [G] love with

All: I’m [D7] still in [G] love with


STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU - Mindel / White 2015

[C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D7] [G] [C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D7] [G] [C]

Don’t get on the wrong train; [F7] don’t fly in an old plane,

pouring rain, you [D7] might get wet, I’d

You’re bound to get sneezes or [F7] nasty diseases,

[Am] I’m not there, I’m [D] still in [G]

While I’m on vacation, [F7] you be a good patient,

Take your medication, I [D7] worry so, each [G] time I go.

Try to keep warm, dear, in [F7] case there’s a storm, dear,


nger guys with roving eyes,

tantalise you with their lies,

must be wise and realise,

Leave well alone till you get home, dear.

Won’t see other fellas, [F7] don’t wanna make you jealous,

[Am] you’re not here, I’m [D] still in [G]

Let’s [Am] dance, dance, da - da - da

Don’t walk on the red light, [F7] don’t stay out at midnight,

fist fight, that [D7] pretty face can’t [G]

Won’t be out at night, hon, [F7] it wouldn’t be right, hon.


Inst: (1st Verse) [C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D7] [G] [C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D] [G] [C] X2

make a fuss, you need to trust me,

This is how it always must be [D7] when I stop to think of us,

I can assure you, I adore you.

Because you’re so gorgeous, [F7] you need to be cautious


[F7] And soak up that sunshine.

too much wine, just [D7] one or two will

know what you’re thinking, [F7] so I won’t be drinking,


love with [C] you

love with [C] you [C7]


[C] [F7] [C] [Am] [D7] [G] [C] Well...

don’t fly in an old plane,

might get wet, I’d [G] be upset

[G] love with [C] you

time I go.

case there’s a storm, dear,


don’t wanna make you jealous,


da - da - dance.

don’t stay out at midnight,

[G] be replaced

it wouldn’t be right, hon.


7] [C] [Am] [D] [G] [C] X2

when I stop to think of us,

you need to be cautious,


one or two will [G] have to do.

so I won’t be drinking,



STORMY WEATHER - Arlen / Koehler 1933

Intro as 1st 2 lines of verse:

F Gm C7 F Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F

F Gm C71. Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky Gm7 C7 Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the time F GmLife is bare, gloom and misery everywhere Gm7 C7 F Just can’t get my poor self together, I’m weary all of the time Gm C7 F C7So weary all of the time Chorus:

Gm C7 When she went away the blues came in and met me.Gm C7 If she stays away that Gm C7 All I do is pray the lord above gonna let me G7 C7Walk in the sun once more.

F Gm C7 2. Can’t go on, everything I had iGm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the timeGm C7 F C7Keeps rainin' all the time Chorus F Gm C7 3. Can’t go on, everything I had is gone Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the timeGm C7 F Keeps rainin' all the time X8 repeat getting quieter and quieter


Arlen / Koehler 1933

F C7

F Gm C7 Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky - stormy weather

F Gm C7 F C7Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the time

F Gm C7 F d misery everywhere - stormy weather

Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Just can’t get my poor self together, I’m weary all of the time

C7 F C7

C7 F Dm When she went away the blues came in and met me.

F Dmthat old rockin’ chair’s gonna get me. F D7

All I do is pray the lord above gonna let me G7 C7 Walk in the sun once more.

F Gm C7 F Can’t go on, everything I had is gone - stormy weather

Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the timeGm C7 F C7

Gm C7 F Can’t go on, everything I had is gone - stormy weather

Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the time

X8 repeat getting quieter and quieter - finish with a whisper

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F ormy weather

Gm C7 F C7 Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the time

tormy weather F

Just can’t get my poor self together, I’m weary all of the time

When she went away the blues came in and met me. Dm

old rockin’ chair’s gonna get me.

tormy weather Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the time

tormy weather Gm7 C7 F Gm C7 F Since my gal and I ain’t together, keeps rainin' all the time

finish with a whisper

Winchester Uke Jam

SUMMERTIME - George Gershwin

Dm 1. Summerti………..me, an` the livin` is easy, Gm

Fish are jumpin`, an` the cotton is high. Dm Oh, yo` daddy`s ri…………ch, an` yo` ma is goodlookin`, Gm So hush, little baby, don`t you cry. Dm 2. One of these mornings, Gm

Then you`ll spread yo` wings, an` you`ll take to the sky. Dm But till that morning`, there`s a nothin` can harm you, Gm With Daddy an` Mammy standin` by. Instrumental humming verse Dm 3. Summerti………..me, an` the livin Gm

Fish are jumpin`, an` the cotton is high. Dm Oh, yo` daddy`s ri…………ch, an` yo` ma is goodlookin`, Gm So hush, little baby, don`t you cry. Gm So hush, little baby, don`t you cry. Gm So hush, little baby, don`t you cry


George Gershwin 1934

Summerti………..me, an` the livin` is easy, A7

Fish are jumpin`, an` the cotton is high.

ddy`s ri…………ch, an` yo` ma is goodlookin`, A7 Dm

So hush, little baby, don`t you cry.

One of these mornings, you goin` to rise up singin`,

A7Then you`ll spread yo` wings, an` you`ll take to the sky.

ng`, there`s a nothin` can harm you,

A7 Dm With Daddy an` Mammy standin` by.

Instrumental humming verse

Summerti………..me, an` the livin` is easy, A7

Fish are jumpin`, an` the cotton is high.

Oh, yo` daddy`s ri…………ch, an` yo` ma is goodlookin`, A7 Dm

So hush, little baby, don`t you cry. A7 Dm

So hush, little baby, don`t you cry. A7 Dm

So hush, little baby, don`t you cry


ddy`s ri…………ch, an` yo` ma is goodlookin`,

you goin` to rise up singin`, A7

Then you`ll spread yo` wings, an` you`ll take to the sky.

ng`, there`s a nothin` can harm you,

Oh, yo` daddy`s ri…………ch, an` yo` ma is goodlookin`,


SUNNY AFTERNOON -

Intro: Am (8 beats) A|-12-12--10-10--9-9--8-8

E|--------------------------------------------

C|--------------------------------------------

G|--------------------------------------------

Am G 1. The taxman`s taken all my dough, a E7 AmLazing on a sunny afternoon, C G He`s taken everything I`ve got, all I`ve got`s this sunny afternoon.

Chorus 1: A7 Save me, save me, save me from this squeeze, G I`ve got a big fat mama tryin` to break me. Am And I love to live so pleasantly, live this life of luxury, C E7Lazing on an a sunny afternoon, in the summertime, Am In the summertime, in the summertime

Am G2. My girlfriend's gone off with my car and gone back to her Ma and Pa E7 Telling tales of drunkenness and cruelty. Now I am sitting here, C G Sipping at my ice-cold beer, lazing on a sunny afternoon.

Chorus 2: A7 Help me, help me, help me G You give me two good reasons, why I ought to stay. Am `Cause I love to live so pleasantly, live this life of luxury, C E7Lazing on a sunny afternoon,

- E7 in the summertime, in th A| 7-7--5-5--3-3--2-2 A

Repeat Chorus 1 ending on a Am


- Ray Davies 1966

E7(8 beats) x2 8--7-7--5-5--3-3--2-2-||

-------------------------------|| -------------------------------------||

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C GThe taxman`s taken all my dough, and left me in my stately home,

Am G afternoon, and I can`t sail my yacht, E7

erything I`ve got, all I`ve got`s this sunny afternoon.

D me, save me from this squeeze,

C - E7 t a big fat mama tryin` to break me.

D Am DAnd I love to live so pleasantly, live this life of luxury,

E7 Am ing on an a sunny afternoon, in the summertime,

- E7 Am - E7 In the summertime, in the summertime

G C 2. My girlfriend's gone off with my car and gone back to her Ma and Pa

Am G Telling tales of drunkenness and cruelty. Now I am sitting here,

E7 Am cold beer, lazing on a sunny afternoon.

D Help me, help me, help me sail away,

You give me two good reasons, why I ought to stay.

D Am `Cause I love to live so pleasantly, live this life of luxury,

E7 Am Lazing on a sunny afternoon,

A| 7-7--5-5--3-3--2-2

Am - E7 Am n the summertime, in the summertime

2 A| 7-7--5-5--3-3--2-2 A| 7

ending on a Am

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G nd left me in my stately home,

Am erything I`ve got, all I`ve got`s this sunny afternoon.

me, save me from this squeeze,

D And I love to live so pleasantly, live this life of luxury,

- E7 ing on an a sunny afternoon, in the summertime,

E7 (Am)

G 2. My girlfriend's gone off with my car and gone back to her Ma and Pa

Telling tales of drunkenness and cruelty. Now I am sitting here,

cold beer, lazing on a sunny afternoon.

C - E7 You give me two good reasons, why I ought to stay.

D `Cause I love to live so pleasantly, live this life of luxury,

Am - E7 n the summertime

7-7--5-5--3-3--2-2

Winchester Uke Jam

SWEET HOME - Secor / Hayes 2014

Intro: several bars of G

1. [G] Two hobos on a railroad line

Pulling on a bottle of burgundy wine

Well they [G] couldn't hear that southbound whistle when

burned [A7] around the bend

And it [G] punched their tickets for the

[D7] I'm getting ready to [G]

Chorus:

[G] Sweet home, [C] loving heaven

Sweet home, can't ya [A7]

[G]Sweet home, [C] lordy I'll be

So throw the gates wide

2. [G] Two magpies on a telephone wire

Singing to the corn like a heavenly choir

[G] Old Farmer John must be sleeping sound

[A7] passed it around, but the


[Em] Listen here pal 'fore your road is run

[A] It's a mighty big world you're standing on

without little old you know..

Boodle-am boodle

[D]Toodle-am toodle-am toodle

[D] 'N' shake a leg, shake a leg, shake a leg, shake a leg

[C] Break a leg, drag a leg, [G]

[C] break a leg, [D] shake a leg

3. [G] Well it's so long, good luck, great to know you

May the Lord above take a liking to you

Well it's [G] a short life of trouble so don't make more

creeping 'round [A7] your back door

It [G] don't knock twice brother



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Two hobos on a railroad line [C] I'm getting ready to

Pulling on a bottle of burgundy wine [A7] I'm getting ready to

couldn't hear that southbound whistle when

around the bend

punched their tickets for the [Em] promise land

[G] go

loving heaven [G] heaven

[A7] hear me singing [D7] low

lordy I'll be [G] travelling

So throw the gates wide [A7] open 'cos [D7] I'm getting ready to

Two magpies on a telephone wire [C] I'm getting ready to

Singing to the corn like a heavenly choir [A7] I'm getting ready to

Old Farmer John must be sleeping sound they [C] shucked that corn

assed it around, but the [G] old man's wife got her [Em] shotgun down

[G] go Chorus

Listen here pal 'fore your road is run and your tightrope breaks in two

It's a mighty big world you're standing on and it [D] keeps going round

ou know.....whooooooooooooooooooooooo......

am boodle-am boodle-am boodle-am

am toodle-am toodle-am [G] too

'N' shake a leg, shake a leg, shake a leg, shake a leg

[G] shake a leg, grab a leg,

shake a leg [G] now

Well it's so long, good luck, great to know you [C] I'm getting ready to

May the Lord above take a liking to you [A7] I'm getting ready to

a short life of trouble so don't make more when

your back door,

don't knock twice brother [Em] that's for sure

[G] go Chorus - repeat last line


ready to [G] go

I'm getting ready to [D7] go

couldn't hear that southbound whistle when the Dixie [C] Flyer

I'm getting ready to [G] go



shucked that corn and

shotgun down

and your tightrope breaks in two

eps going round

oooooooooooooooooooooo......

am [G] boo

'N' shake a leg, shake a leg, shake a leg, shake a leg [G] now



hen [C] death comes

repeat last line


SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT Chorus: C F CSwing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home. C F CSwing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home. C 1. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, Comin' for to carry me home, C F A band of angels comin' after me, G G7 Comin' for to carry me home. C F2. If you get there, before I do, Comin' for to carry me home. C Just tell my friends that I'm a comin' too, G G7 Comin' for to carry me home C 3. I'm sometimes up and sometimes down, Comin' for to carry me home. C But still my soul feels heavenly bound, G G7 Comin' for to carry me home.


LOW, SWEET CHARIOT - Traditional

C GSwing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home.

C G G7 Cw, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home.

F C 1. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, G

omin' for to carry me home, C

band of angels comin' after me, G7 C

omin' for to carry me home. Chorus

F C before I do,

G omin' for to carry me home.

F C Just tell my friends that I'm a comin' too,

G7 C omin' for to carry me home. Chorus

F C 3. I'm sometimes up and sometimes down, G

omin' for to carry me home. F C my soul feels heavenly bound,

G7 C omin' for to carry me home. Chorus x2 big finish

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G Swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home.

C w, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home.

ig finish

Winchester Uke Jam

TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS Intro: [G] [Em] [D] [C] [G] [G] Almost Heaven, [Em] West Virginia,[D] Blue Ridge Mountains, Life is old there, [Em] older than the trees,[D] Younger than the mountains,

Country [G] roads, take me To the [Em] place I beWest Vir[G]ginia, mountain Take me [C] home, country

[G] All my mem'ries, [Em] gather 'round her,[D] Miner's lady, [C] stranger to blueDark and dusty, [Em] painted on the sky,[D] Misty taste of moonshine,

Country [G] roads, take me To the [Em] place I beWest Vir[G]ginia, mountain Take me [C] home, country

[Em] I hear [D] her voice, in the The [C] radio re[G]minds me of my And [Em] driving down the road, I get a I [G] should have been home

Country [G] roads, take me To the [Em] place I beWest Vir[G]ginia, mountain Take me [C] home, country Country [G] roads, take me To the [Em] place I beWest Vir[G]ginia, mountain Take me [C] home, country Take me [D] home, country Take me [D] ho-me, (break)


COUNTRY ROADS - John Denver 1971

West Virginia, Ridge Mountains, [C] Shenandoah [G] River.

older than the trees, Younger than the mountains, [C] growin' like a [G] breeze.

roads, take me [D] home, place I be[C]long

ginia, mountain [D] momma, home, country [G] roads.

gather 'round her, stranger to blue [G] water.

painted on the sky, Misty taste of moonshine, [C] teardrop in my [G] eye.

ake me [D] home, place I be[C]long

ginia, mountain [D] momma, home, country [G] roads

her voice, in the [G] morning hours she calls me,minds me of my [D] home far away.

g down the road, I get a [C] feeling that should have been home [D] yesterday, yester [D7] day


ginia, mountain [D] momma, home, country [G] roads


ginia, mountain [D] momma, home, country [G] roads home, country [G] roads.

(break) country [G] roads.


John Denver 1971

breeze.

morning hours she calls me,

day.


THE JOLLY BEGGAR C 1. There was a jolly beggar man came tripping o'er the plain C F He came unto a farmer's door C The farmer's daughter she came down and viewed him cheek and chin C F She says "He is a handsome man I pray you take him in"Chorus: C

We'll go no more a roving, a roving in the night C We'll go no more a roving, let the moon shine so bright C We'll go no more a roving.

C 2. He would not lie within the barn nor yet within the byre C F But he would in the corner lie down by the kitchen fire C O then the beggar's bed was made of good clean sheets and hay C F And down beside the kitchen fire the jolly beggar lay C 3. The farmer's daughter she got up C F And there she saw the begg C He took the daughter in his arms C F Kind sir, she says, be easy now C 4. Now you are no beggar C FFor you have stole my maidenhead C I am no lord, I am no squire C F And beggars they be robbers all

C 5. She took the bed in both her hands and threw it at the wa C F Said, "Go ye with the beggarman!


- Traditional

F GThere was a jolly beggar man came tripping o'er the plain

C G He came unto a farmer's door a lodging for to gain

F The farmer's daughter she came down and viewed him cheek and chin

C G7 She says "He is a handsome man I pray you take him in"

F G We'll go no more a roving, a roving in the night

F C We'll go no more a roving, let the moon shine so bright

C We'll go no more a roving. Final chorus finish with

F G 2. He would not lie within the barn nor yet within the byre

C G But he would in the corner lie down by the kitchen fire

F O then the beggar's bed was made of good clean sheets and hay

C G7 And down beside the kitchen fire the jolly beggar lay. Chorus

F GThe farmer's daughter she got up to bolt the kitchen door

C G And there she saw the beggar standing naked on the floor

F G He took the daughter in his arms and to the bed he ran

C Gnd sir, she says, be easy now, you'll waken our good man

F G Now you are no beggar, you are some gentleman

F C G my maidenhead and I am quite undone

F G I am no lord, I am no squire, of beggars I be one

C And beggars they be robbers all, so now you're quite undone

F GShe took the bed in both her hands and threw it at the wa

F C Gaid, "Go ye with the beggarman! Me maidenhead and all!"

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G There was a jolly beggar man came tripping o'er the plain

G The farmer's daughter she came down and viewed him cheek and chin

She says "He is a handsome man I pray you take him in"

We'll go no more a roving, a roving in the night G7

We'll go no more a roving, let the moon shine so bright

with (F, G7, C)

2. He would not lie within the barn nor yet within the byre

G O then the beggar's bed was made of good clean sheets and hay

Chorus

G o bolt the kitchen door

tanding naked on the floor

G7 ou'll waken our good man. Chorus

nd I am quite undone

G o now you're quite undone. Chorus

F G She took the bed in both her hands and threw it at the wall

G Me maidenhead and all!" Chorus

Winchester Uke Jam

THE WILD ROVER - Traditional

G C1. I`ve been a wild rover for many a year, G D D7 G And I spent all my money on Whisky and beer. But now I`m returning with gold G D D7 G And I never will play the wild rover no more.Chorus: D XXX

And it’s no, nay, never, no, nay, n G C G D GWill I play the wild rover, no, never, no more.

G C2. I went down to an ale-house that I used to f G D D7 G And I told the landlady, my money was spent. I asked her for credit but she answered me, “Nay! G D D7 G Such custom as yours I can get any day!“ G C3. Then out of my pockets I pulled sovereigns bright, G D D7 G And the landlady`s eyes opened wide with delight. She said, “We have Whisky and wines of the best, G D D7 G What I told you before, it was only in jest.“ G C4. I`ll go home to my parents, confess what I`ve done, G D D7 G And I`ll ask them to pardon their prodigal son. And if they forgive me as often before, G D D Then I swear I will play the wild rover no more.


Traditional

G C been a wild rover for many a year,

G D D7 G And I spent all my money on Whisky and beer.

C But now I`m returning with gold in great store,

G D D7 G And I never will play the wild rover no more.

D XXXX - G And it’s no, nay, never, no, nay, never, no more,

G C G D G Will I play the wild rover, no, never, no more.

G C house that I used to frequent,

G D D7 G And I told the landlady, my money was spent.

C I asked her for credit but she answered me, “Nay!

G D D7 G Such custom as yours I can get any day!“ Chorus

G C 3. Then out of my pockets I pulled sovereigns bright,

G D D7 G And the landlady`s eyes opened wide with delight.

C She said, “We have Whisky and wines of the best,

G D D7 G What I told you before, it was only in jest.“ Chorus

G C 4. I`ll go home to my parents, confess what I`ve done,

G D D7 G And I`ll ask them to pardon their prodigal son.

C And if they forgive me as often before,

G D D7 G Then I swear I will play the wild rover no more. Chorus x2


C ever, no more,

Chorus x2


TONIGHT YOU BELONG TO ME

Intro 1st Verse: G G7 C Cm G D G G G71. I know, (I know) you be- G D But tonight, you be-lo-ong to me G 2. Although, (although), we're ap G D And to-night you be-lo-ong to me Bridge: Cm

Way down..... by the stream.... how sweet.... it will seem G E7 Once more, just to dream, in the moonlight...........M G 3. ...I know (I know) with the da G D But tonight, you be-loong to me

3rd Verse: Sing 'ba bum' 1st line,

Words 2nd line - G7

Repeat Bridge

Repeat Verse 3 then:

3rd Verse: Sing 'ba bum' 1st line,

Words 2nd line - G7

Repeat Bridge then:

G 4. I know (I know) with the da G D But tonight, you be-loong to meD (pause) G D (pause)

Just li'l old me. Just li'l old me


TONIGHT YOU BELONG TO ME - David / Rose 1926

7 C Cm G D G

G7 C Cm-lo-o-o-ong to s-o-omebody neeee G

ong to me

G7 C , we're ap-a-a-a-art, you're a pa-a-art of my hea

D G G7 ong to me

Way down..... by the stream.... how sweet.... it will seemE7 A7 D7 (pause)

am, in the moonlight...........My honey

G7 C with the da-a-a-awn that yooou will be go

G loong to me

Sing 'ba bum' 1st line,

G7

Sing 'ba bum' 1st line,

G7

G7 C with the da-a-a-awn that yooou will be go

D G loong to me.

(pause) G D G Just li'l old me. Just li'l old me

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Cm neeeew,

Cm art of my hea-a-art,

Way down..... by the stream.... how sweet.... it will seem (pause)

y honey...

Cm will be go-o-o-o-one

Cm will be go-o-o-o-one

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UP ABOVE MY HEAD

Several bars of C 1. [C] Up above my head, I hear music in the airUp above my [G] head, I hear music in the Up above my head, I hear music in I really do [C] believe, I really do 2. [C] Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear singin' in the air (singin' in the air)Up above my [G] head, (up above my head)I hear singin' in the [C] air (singin' in the air)Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear singin' in the [F] air (singin' in the air)I really do [C] believe, I really do 3. [C] Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear shoutin' in the air (shoutin' in the air)Up above my [G] head, (up above my head)I hear shoutin' in the [C] air Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear shoutin' in the [F] air I really do [C] believe, I really do 4. Instrumental verse 5. [C] Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear music in the air (music in the air)Up above my [G] head, (up above my head) I hear music in the [C] air (music in the air)Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear music in the [F] air (music in the air)I really do [C] believe, I really do 6. [C] All in my home, (all in my home)I hear music in the air (music in the air)All in my [G] home, (all in my home)I hear music in the [C] air (music in the air)Up above my head, (up above my head)I hear music in the [F] air (music in the air)I really do [C] believe, I really do Repeat Verse 5 - big finish I really do [C] believe, I really do


- Sister Rosetta Tharpe 1940s

Up above my head, I hear music in the air head, I hear music in the [C] air

Up above my head, I hear music in the [F] air believe, I really do [G] believe, there's a Heaven some

(up above my head) (singin' in the air) (up above my head)

(singin' in the air) (up above my head)

(singin' in the air) believe, I really do [G] believe, there's a Heaven some

(up above my head) (shoutin' in the air) (up above my head) air (shoutin' in the air)

(up above my head) air (shoutin' in the air)

believe, I really do [G] believe, there's a Heaven some

(up above my head) (music in the air)




(all in my home) (music in the air)

(all in my home) (music in the air)


believe, I really do [G] believe, there's a Heaven some (slow down)



believe, there's a Heaven some [C] where.





there's a Heaven some [C7] where [C]


WEREWOLVES OF LONDON Riff: D C G G (repeats through whole song)

Intro: D C G G X4

1. [D] I saw a [C] werewolf with a Chinese

[D] Walking through the

[D] He was looking for the

[D] Going to get a big [C] Chorus D C G

Ah-ooo-ooo, Werewolves of London,

2. [D] If you hear him [C]

[D] You better [C] not let him

[D] Little old lady got muti

[D] Werewolves of [C] London

Chorus + D-C-G-G X4

3. [D] He's the hairy-handed

[D] Lately he's been [C]

[D] You better stay away from him,

[D] Ha, I'd like to [C] meet his

Chorus

4. [D] Well, I saw Lon [C]

[D] Doing the Were [C] wolves of

[D] I saw Lon Chaney[C]

[D] Doing the Were [C] wolves of

[D] I saw a werewolf drinking a

[D] His hair [C] was perfect.

Chorus X2 - finish on a G


OF LONDON - Marinell, Wachtel, Zevon 1978

(repeats through whole song)

werewolf with a Chinese [G] menu in his hand,

e [C] streets of Soho in the [G

the [C] place called [G] Lee Ho

[C] dish of beef chow [G] mein.

D C G

, Werewolves of London, ah-ooo-ooo

[C] howling around your [G] kitchen door,

not let him [G] in,

old lady got muti [C] lated late last [G] night,

London [G] again.

X4

handed [C] gent, who ran amok in

[C] overheard in [G] Mayfair,

better stay away from him, he'll [C] rip your lungs out,

meet his [G] tailor.

[C] Chaney walking with the

wolves of [G] London,

[C] Jr. walking [G] with the Queen,

wolves of [G] London.

I saw a werewolf drinking a [C] piña colada at Trader

was perfect. [G]

finish on a G

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menu in his hand,

G] rain,

Lee Ho Fook's,

mein.

C G

ooo-ooo X2

kitchen door,

night,

who ran amok in [G] Kent,

rip your lungs out, [G] Jim,

Chaney walking with the [G] Queen,

with the Queen,

iña colada at Trader [G] Vic's,

Winchester Uke Jam

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HAT? Intro several bars of C Chorus: C DmWhere did you get that hat? Where did you get that tile? GIsn't it a nobby one, and just the proper style?C F C G7I should like to have one just th C F CWhere'er I go, they shout "Hello! Where did you get that hat?" C G71. Now how I came to get this hat, 'tis very strange and funny Grandfather died and left to me his property and money F C And when the will it was read out, they told me straight and flat C F G7 CIf I would have his money, I must always wear his hat C 2. If I go to the op'ra house, in the op'ra season

There's someone sure to shout at me without the slightes F C F G7If I go to a concert hall to have a jolly spreeC F G7 CThere's someone in the party who is sure to shout at me C G73. When Colonel South, the millionaire, gave his last garden party I was amongst the guests who had a welcome true and hearty F C F G7The Prince of Wales was also there and my heart jumped with glee C When I was told the Prince would like to have a word with me Chorus x2 Repeat last line


WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HAT? - James Rolmaz 1888

C DmWhere did you get that hat? Where did you get that tile?

G Isn't it a nobby one, and just the proper style? C F C G7 ��I should like to have one just the same as that!"

C F C G7 CWhere'er I go, they shout "Hello! Where did you get that hat?"

C G71. Now how I came to get this hat, 'tis very strange and funny G CGrandfather died and left to me his property and money

F C F G7And when the will it was read out, they told me straight and flatC F G7 C

If I would have his money, I must always wear his hat

G7 2. If I go to the op'ra house, in the op'ra season

G CThere's someone sure to shout at me without the slightes

F C F G7 If I go to a concert hall to have a jolly spree C F G7 CThere's someone in the party who is sure to shout at me

C G7. When Colonel South, the millionaire, gave his last garden party

G I was amongst the guests who had a welcome true and hearty

F C F G7The Prince of Wales was also there and my heart jumped with glee

(stop!) n/c When I was told the Prince would like to have a word with me

x2 Repeat last line


James Rolmaz 1888

C Dm Where did you get that hat? Where did you get that tile?

��

G7 C Where'er I go, they shout "Hello! Where did you get that hat?"

C G7 1. Now how I came to get this hat, 'tis very strange and funny

G C Grandfather died and left to me his property and money

F G7 And when the will it was read out, they told me straight and flat C F G7 C

If I would have his money, I must always wear his hat Chorus

G C There's someone sure to shout at me without the slightest reason

C F G7 C There's someone in the party who is sure to shout at me Chorus

C G7 . When Colonel South, the millionaire, gave his last garden party

C I was amongst the guests who had a welcome true and hearty

F C F G7 The Prince of Wales was also there and my heart jumped with glee

When I was told the Prince would like to have a word with me


WHISKEY IN THE JAR C 1. As I was a-goin' over the Cork & Kerry Mountains F I met with Captain Farrell, and his money he was countin'. C First I drew my pistols and then I drew my rapier, F Sayin' "Stand and deliver, for I am your bold deceiver." Chorus: G

Musha ringum duram da, C FWhack fol the daddy-o, Whack fol the daddy 2. He counted out his money and it made a pretty penny; I put it in my pocket to take home to She sighed and swore she loved me and never would deceivBut the devil take the women, for they always lie so easy!

3. I went into me chamberTo dream of gold and girls, and of course it was no wonder:Me Jenny took me charges and she filled them up with water,Called on Captain Farrell to get ready for the slaughter.

4. Next mornin' bright and Up came a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell.I goes to draw my pistol, for she'd stole away my rapier, But I couldn't shoot for water, so a prisoner I was taken

5. They put me into jail with a judge all aFor robbin' CaptainFarrellBut they didn't take me fists and I knocked the jailer downAnd bid me a farewell to this tight

6. I'd like to find me brother, the one who's in the army;I don't know where he's stationed, be it Cork or in Killarney. Together we'd go roamin' o'er the mountains of Kilkenny,And I swear he'd treat me fairer than my darlin' sportin' Jenny!

7. There's some that takes delight in the carriages and rollin',Some that takes delight in the hurley or the bollin',But I takes delight in the juice of the barley,Courtin' pretty maids in t


WHISKEY IN THE JAR - Traditional Am

r the Cork & Kerry Mountains C

I met with Captain Farrell, and his money he was countin'. Am

First I drew my pistols and then I drew my rapier, C

Sayin' "Stand and deliver, for I am your bold deceiver."

Musha ringum duram da, F C

o, Whack fol the daddy-o, there’s whiskey in the jar

He counted out his money and it made a pretty penny; in my pocket to take home to Jenny.

She sighed and swore she loved me and never would deceivBut the devil take the women, for they always lie so easy!

I went into me chamber, all for to take a slumber, To dream of gold and girls, and of course it was no wonder:Me Jenny took me charges and she filled them up with water,Called on Captain Farrell to get ready for the slaughter.

bright and early, before I rose for travel, Up came a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell.I goes to draw my pistol, for she'd stole away my rapier,

uldn't shoot for water, so a prisoner I was taken.

They put me into jail with a judge all a-writin': Farrell, on Gilgarra Mountain.

But they didn't take me fists and I knocked the jailer downell to this tight-fisted town.

I'd like to find me brother, the one who's in the army; I don't know where he's stationed, be it Cork or in Killarney. Together we'd go roamin' o'er the mountains of Kilkenny,

d treat me fairer than my darlin' sportin' Jenny!

There's some that takes delight in the carriages and rollin',Some that takes delight in the hurley or the bollin', But I takes delight in the juice of the barley, Courtin' pretty maids in the mornin', oh so early!

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I met with Captain Farrell, and his money he was countin'.

C G C o, there’s whiskey in the jar

He counted out his money and it made a pretty penny;

She sighed and swore she loved me and never would deceive me, But the devil take the women, for they always lie so easy! Chorus

To dream of gold and girls, and of course it was no wonder: Me Jenny took me charges and she filled them up with water, Called on Captain Farrell to get ready for the slaughter. Chorus

Up came a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell.

. Chorus

But they didn't take me fists and I knocked the jailer down Chorus

I don't know where he's stationed, be it Cork or in Killarney. Together we'd go roamin' o'er the mountains of Kilkenny,

d treat me fairer than my darlin' sportin' Jenny! Chorus

There's some that takes delight in the carriages and rollin',

Chorus x2

Winchester Uke Jam

YOU AIN`T GOIN` NOWH Intro : 1st Verse G Am 1. Clouds so swift, rain won`t lift, C G Gate won`t close, railing`s froze. Am C G Get your mind off winter time, you ain`t goin` nowhere. Chorus: G Am

Whooee! Ride me high, C GTomorrow`s the day my bride`s gonna come. Am C GOh, oh, are we gonna fly, down in the easy chair.

G Am2. I don`t care, how many letters C Morning came and morning went. Pick up your money and pa C G You ain`t goin` nowhere. G 3. Buy me a flute and a gun that shoots, C G Tail gates and substitutes. Strap yourself to the tree with roots, C G You ain`t goin' nowhere. G Am4. (quietly) Gengis Khan, he could not keep, C G All his kings supplied with sleep. We`ll climb that hill no matter C G When we get up to it.


YOU AIN`T GOIN` NOWHERE - Bob Dylan 1971

1. Clouds so swift, rain won`t lift,

Gate won`t close, railing`s froze.

Am C GGet your mind off winter time, you ain`t goin` nowhere.

G Am Whooee! Ride me high, C G

the day my bride`s gonna come.Am C G

Oh, oh, are we gonna fly, down in the easy chair.

G Am 2. I don`t care, how many letters they sent,

G Morning came and morning went.

Am Pick up your money and pack up your tent, C G

You ain`t goin` nowhere. Chorus

Am 3. Buy me a flute and a gun that shoots,

Tail gates and substitutes. Am

Strap yourself to the tree with roots, C G

where. Chorus

G Am Gengis Khan, he could not keep,

All his kings supplied with sleep. Am

We`ll climb that hill no matter how steep,

When we get up to it. Chorus X2


Am C G Get your mind off winter time, you ain`t goin` nowhere.

the day my bride`s gonna come. Am C G

Oh, oh, are we gonna fly, down in the easy chair.


YOU’RE JUST IN LOVE Intro: several bars of F Group 1: F 1. I hear singing and there's no one there, I smell blossoms, and the trees are bare. All day long, I seem to walk on air, I wonder why? I wonder why? I keep tossing in my sleep at night and what's more, I've lost my appetiteGm F Stars that used to twinkle in the skies Gm Are twinkling in my eyes - I wonder why Group 2: F 2. You don't need analyzing; it' That you feel very strange, but nice I know just what's the matter, Put your head on my shoulder, you need someone who's older, F7 BbA rubdown with a velvet glove.Gm There is nothing you can take to relieve that pleasant ache Gm You're not sick you're just in love Repeat the above but both s

Repeat again but Group 1 sings Verse 2 & Group 2 sings Verse 1 All: Gm C7 You're not sick you're just in love


YOU’RE JUST IN LOVE - Irving Berlin 1950

I hear singing and there's no one there, C7

I smell blossoms, and the trees are bare.

All day long, I seem to walk on air, I wonder why? I wonder why? F7

I keep tossing in my sleep at night and what's more, I've lost my appetiteGm F Stars that used to twinkle in the skies

F I wonder why

2. You don't need analyzing; it's not so sur-pri-sing C7 That you feel very strange, but nice - your heart goes pitter I know just what's the matter, because I've been there once or twice

oulder, you need someone who's older,F7 Bb

A rubdown with a velvet glove. Gm F There is nothing you can take to relieve that pleasant ache

F You're not sick you're just in love

Repeat the above but both sung simultaneously.

Repeat again but Group 1 sings Verse 2 & Group 2 sings Verse 1

F You're not sick you're just in love

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F All day long, I seem to walk on air, I wonder why? I wonder why?

Bb I keep tossing in my sleep at night and what's more, I've lost my appetite

your heart goes pitter-patter F

ecause I've been there once or twice

oulder, you need someone who's older,

There is nothing you can take to relieve that pleasant ache

Repeat again but Group 1 sings Verse 2 & Group 2 sings Verse 1

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