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Ukulele James

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ukulele James by Massiel Barros-Torning in the key of C

Intro
Cm  A#  G#  x 2

Verse 1
CmHanging In The Park,A# Just Before Dark,
G#Casing The Scene, So It CmSeemed
CmHe Didn’t Have A Plan, HeA# Just Put Up His Hand,
G#To Volunteer To Hand Out CmPamphlets.

verse 2
CmI Asked Him “What’s Your Name?”A# He Said That It Was James.
G#And Could He Sit And Watch Me CmPlay.
CmI Asked Him Do You Play? TheA# Ukulele-Lei?
G#Funny Story He Said, He Had CmStarted.

Bridge
CmHe Said, ‘One Day When I Used To Play, I Had AA# Ukulele-Lei,
G#And On A Field Trip I Left It On The CmRoof Of The Car’.
CmNever Did I Feel The SameA# Without My Ukulele-Lei’.
G#And Funny Story, I’m Really CmMissing It Now.

Instrumental
CmBa Da Da-Da-Da Da, Whoo HA#oo
Ba Da Da-Da Dida G#Dida
Whoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hooooo CmHoo!

verse 3
CmA Young Man On The Streets,A# All The Way From Mission Beach
G#With A Black Eye And Young- Life CmT-Shirt.
CmAnd Things Won’t Be The Same, ForA# Ukulele James,
G#[Pause] Until He Finds  [Slow Down] His Uk-E
CmLe-Le-Le-Le-Le-A#Le Le-Le-Le-Le-Le-LeG# Le-Le-Le-Le-Le-LeCm Le-Le-Le-Le-Le-Le

Outro
CmAnd Things Won’t Be The Same, ForA# Ukulele James,
[SloG#w Down] Until He Finds His Ukule-CmLe.
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ukulele James?

The chords for Ukulele James are: Cm, A#, G#

What is the original key of Ukulele James?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Ukulele James?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Ukulele James in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Ukulele James be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Ukulele James on ukulele?

Chord Ukulele James can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Ukulele James?

Ukulele James uses 3 chords: Cm, A#, G#

What is the easiest way to play Ukulele James?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Ukulele James released in?

Ukulele James was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Ukulele James?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Ukulele James to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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