How digital can help older people into employment - Destinations@Saltburn
Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group · He pops a [G7]boogie woogie rag, [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine...
Transcript of Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group · He pops a [G7]boogie woogie rag, [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine...
The Very BestOf Songbooks One to Six
Saltburn District U3AUkulele Group
SONG TITLE SET PAGEI Have a Dream 1 3Oh Susanna 1 4Dirty Old Town 1 5Dance the Night Away 1 6Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy 1 7Leaving on a Jet Plane 1 8Hello Mary Lou 1 9Blue Moon Rising 2 10You Are My Sunshine 2 11Dream Lover 2 12Morningtown Ride 2 13
3 14
3 15
3 16
3 17
3 18
3 19
3 20
4 21
4 22
4 23
4 24
4 25
4 26
4 27Will You Still Love Me 5 29Putting On The Style 5 28Travelling Light 6 30Gypsy Woman 6 31Da Doo Ron Ron 6 32Last Thing On My Mind 6 33Dedicated Follower Of Fashion 6 34Moonshadow 6 35Bye Bye Love 6 36All I Have To Do Is Dream 6 37Whiskey In The Jar 6 38I Love To Boogie 6 39
Hey Good Looking Wild Rover It's A Heartache Sloop John B I'll Fly Away Folsom Prison Blues Rock Around The Clock Save The Last Dance Octopus's Garden Calendar Girl Jambalaya You're Sixteen Memories Are Made Of This Let's Dance
Contents
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page2
I Have a Dream - ABBASP: D Du Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1Introduction: [C]I cross the [G7]stream - I have a [C] dream. [STOP]
[NC] I have a [G7] dream, a song to [C] sing,To help me [G7] cope with any[C]thing.If you see the [G] wonder of a fairy [C] tale,you can take the [G] future, even if you [C] fail.
Chorus
I believe in [G7] angels, something good in [F] everything I [C] see,
I believe in [G7] angels, when I know the [F] time is right for [C] me,
I cross the [G7]stream - I have a [C] dream.
[NC]I have a [G7] dream a fanta[C]sy, to help me [G7] through reali[C]
And my desti[G]nation makes it worth the [C] while,
Pushing through the [G] darkness still another [C] mile.
Chorus
I believe in [G7] angels, something good in [F] everything I [C] see,
I believe in [G7] angels, when I know the [F] time is right for [C] me,
I cross the [G7] stream - I have a [C] dream.
[NC] I have a [G7] dream, a song to [C] sing,
to help me [G7] cope with any[C]thing.
If you see the [G] wonder of a fairy [C] tale,
you can take the [G] future, even if you [C] fail.
Chorus
I believe in [G7] angels, something good in [F] everything I [C] see,
I believe in [G7] angels, when I know the [F] time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7] stream - I have a [C] dream.
SLOWING
I cross the [G7] stream - I have a [C//] dream.[G7//][C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page3
Oh! SusannaSP: D Du D DuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1-2Introduction: First 2 lines of verse on HARMONICA
Oh I (C)come from Alabama with a banjo on my (G)knee
I'm (C)going to Louisiana, my true love (G)for to (C)seeIt (C)rained all night the day I left, the weather was bone (G)dryAnd the (C)sun so hot I froze to death, Susanna (G)don't you (C)cry
(F)Oh! Susanna (C)don't you cry for (G)me
For I (C)come from Alabamawith my banjo (G)on my (C)knee
I (C)had a dream the other night, when everything was (G)still
I (C)thought I saw Susanna c-oming (G)down the (C)hillThe (C)buckwheat cake was in her mouth, a tear was in her (G)eye
I (C)said I'm coming home from the SouthSusanna (G)don't you (C)cry
(F)Oh! Susanna (C)don't you cry for (G)me
For I (C)come from Alabamawith my banjo (G)on my (C)knee
I (C)soon will be in New Orleans, and when I do arr-(G)-iveI'll (C)go and find Susanna,If she is (G) still a(C)liveAnd(C)if I do not find that girl then I (C) will surely (G)dieAnd (C)when I'm buried in my grave, Susanna (G)don't you (C)cry
(F)Oh! Susanna (C)don't you cry for (G)me
For I (C)come from Alabamawith my banjo (G)on my (C)knee
INSTRUMENTAL ENDING - NO SINGING
(F)Oh! Susanna (C)don't you cry for (G)meFor I (C)come from Alabama
with my banjo (G//)on my (C//)knee (G//) (C/)
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page4
Dirty Old Town (Ewan MacColl)
Count in: 1-2-3-4-1
Introduction: [C///]Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7] dirty old [Am] town STOP
[NC] I met my [C] love [Am][C] by the [Am] gas works [C] wall [Am][C]
Dreamed a [F] dream by the old ca- [C]-nal [Am][C]
I [Am]kissed my [C]girl [Am][C] by the [Am]factory [C]wall [Am][C]
Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7] dirty old [Am]town
[NC] Clouds are [C] drif[Am]ting [C][Am] across the [C]moon [Am][C]
Cats are [F] prowling on their [C] beat[Am][C]
Springs a[Am]girl [C] from the [Am]streets at [C]night [Am][C]
Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7]dirty old [Am]town
[NC] I heard a [C] sir[Am]en [C] from [Am] across the [C]docks [Am][C]
Saw a [F] train set the night on [C] fire [Am][C]
I [Am] smelled the [C] spring [Am][C] on the [Am] smoky [C]wind [Am]
[C]Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7]dirty old [Am]town
[NC] I'm gonna [C] make [Am][C] me a big [Am][C]sharp axe [Am][C]
Shining [F] steel tempered in the [C] fire [Am][C]
I'll [Am] chop you [C]down [Am][C] like an [Am] old dead [C]tree [Am][C]
Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7]dirty old [Am]town
[NC] I met my [C] love[Am][C] by the [Am]gas works [C]wall [Am][C]
Dreamed a [F] dream by the old ca-[C]nal [Am][C]
I [Am]kissed my [C]girl [Am][C] by the [Am]factory [C]wall [Am][C]
Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7]dirty old [Am]town
Dirty old [Dm] town, [G7]dirty old [Am]town [C/]
G D C Em Am
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page5
SP: D Du Du DuCount: 1 2 3 4Intro: F C7 F C7
[F] Here comes my [C7] happiness a[F]gain [C7][F] Right back to [C7] where it should have [F] been [C7][F] 'Cause now she's [C7] gone and I am [F] free [C7][F] And she can't [C7] do a thing to [F] me [C7]
[F] Just wanna [C7] dance the night a[F]way [C7][F] With senor[C7]itas who can [F] sway [C7][F] Right now to[C7]morrow's lookin' [F] bright [C7][F] Just like the [C7] sunny mornin' [F] light [C7]
And [F] if youShould [C7] see her[F] Please let her [C7] know that I'm [F] well [C7]As you can [F] tell; [C7]And [F] if sheShould [C7] tell you[F] She wants me [C7] backTell her [F] no [C7]I gotta [F] go [C7]
[F] Just wanna [C7] dance the night a[F]way [C7][F] With senor[C7]itas who can [F] sway [C7][F] Right now to[C7]morrow's lookin' [F] bright [C7][F] Just like the [C7] sunny mornin' [F] light [C7]
And [F] if youShould [C7] see her[F] Please let her [C7] know that I'm [F] well [C7]As you can [F] tell; [C7]And [F] if sheShould [C7] tell you[F] She wants me [C7] backTell her [F] no [C7]I gotta [F] go [C7]
[F] Just wanna [C7] dance the night a[F]way [C7][F] With senor[C7]itas who can [F] sway [C7][F] Right now to[C7]morrow's lookin' [F] bright [C7][F] Just like the [C7] sunny mornin' [F] light [C7]
[F] Just wanna [C7] dance the night a[F]way [C7][F] With senor[C7]itas who can [F] sway [C7][F] Right now to[C7]morrow's lookin' [F] bright [C7][F] Just like the [C7] sunny mornin' [F] light [C7]
Outro: F C7 F C7 F C7 F
Dance The Night Away by The Mavericks
Uke At The Duke Vol 5 10/5/12 14:05 Page 1
Strumming for ending
[F] DUDU UDU
[C7] DUDU UDU
[F] DUDU UDU
[C7] DUDU UDU
[F] D
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page6
Chattanooga Shoeshine BoyCount: 1 2 3 4 1 2
Intro: G7 F C G7
Instruction: Play whole song twice excluding parts marked * the first time through.
Have you [C]ever passed the corner of Fourth and GrandWhere a little ball of rhythm has a [C7]shoeshine stand[F]People gather round and they clap their handsHe's a [C]great big bundle of joyHe pops a [G7]boogie woogie rag,The [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine [C]Boy
He [C]opens up for business when the clock strikes nineHe likes to get 'em early when they're [C7]feelin' fine[F]Everybody gets a little rise and shine with a [C]great big bundle of joyHe pops a [G7]boogie woogie ragThe [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine [C]Boy
Bridge:It's a [F]wonder that the rag don't tear, the [C]way he makes it popYou [D7]ought to see him fan the airwith his [G7]hoppity [NC]hippity [G7]hippity [NC]hoppity [G7]hoppity [NC]hippity [G7]hop
Well he [C]charges you a nickel just to shine one shoeHe makes the oldest kind of leather [C7]look like new[F]You feel as though you wanna dance when he gets throughHe's a [C]great big bundle of joyHe pops a [G7]boogie woogie rag*The [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine [C]*The [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine [C]The [F]Chattanooga Shoeshine [C]Boy [F//] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page7
Leaving on a Jet Plane [C]
Count in: 1-2-3-4-1-2
Introduction: [C] [F] [C] [F] [G7] last 2 lines of verse.
All my [C] bags are packed I'm [F] ready to goI'm [C] standing here out[F]side your doorI [C] hate to wake you [F] up to say good[G7]byeBut the [C] dawn is breakin' it's [F] early mornThe [C] taxi's waitin' he's [F] blowin' his hornAl[C]ready I'm so [F] lonesome I could [G7] die
Chorus:So [C] kiss me and [F] smile for me[C] Tell me that you'll [F] wait for me[C] Hold me like you'll [F] never let me [G7] goI'm [C] leavin' [F] on a jet plane[C] Don't know when [F] I'll be back again[C] Oh [F] babe I hate to [G7] go
There's so [C] many times I've [F] let you down[C] So many times I've [F] played around[C] I tell you now [F] they don't mean a [G7] thingEv'ry [C] place I go I'll [F] think of youEv'ry [C] song I sing I'll [F] sing for youWhen [C] I come back I'll [F] wear your wedding [G7] ring
Chorus:
[C] Now the time has [F] come to leave you[C] One more time [F] let me kiss youThen [C] close your eyes, [F] I'll be on my [G7] way[C] Dream about the [F] days to comeWhen [C] I won't have to [F] leave alone[C] About the times [F] I won't have to [G7] say
Chorus: X2 Ending [C/] on second chorus.
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page8
Hello Mary Lou
Count in : 1-2-3-4-1-2-3Introduction:I (C)knew Mary Lou (E7)we'd never (Am)part
So hel(D7)lo Mary (G7)Lou goodbye (C)heart (F)(C)
CHORUSHel(C)lo Mary Lou (F)goodbye heartSweet (C)Mary Lou I'm so in love with (G7)you (G7sus2)(G7/)I (C)knew Mary Lou (E7)we'd never (Am)partSo hel(D7)lo Mary (G7)Lou goodbye (C)heart (F)(C)
(C)You passed me by one sunny day(F)Flashed those big brown eyes my wayAnd (C)oh I wanted you for ever (G7)more (G7sus2)(G7/)Now (C)I'm not one that gets around(F)Swear my feets stuck to the groundAnd (C)though I never (G7)did meet you be(C)fore (F)(C)
CHORUS(C)Hello Mary Lou (F)goodbye heartSweet (C)Mary Lou I'm so in love with (G7)you (G7sus2)(G7/)I (C)knew Mary Lou (E7)we'd never (Am)partSo hel(D7)lo Mary (G7)Lou goodbye (C)heart (F)(C)
(C)I saw your lips I heard your voiceBe(F)lieve me I just had no choiceWild (C)horses couldn't make me stay a(G7)way (G7sus2)(G7/)I (C) thought about a moonlit night(F)Arms around you good and tightThat's (C)all I had to (G7)see for me to (C)say (F)(C)
CHORUS ..... then...So hel(D7)lo Mary (G7)Lou goodbye (C)heart (F)(C)Yes hel(D7)lo Mary (G7)Lou goodbye (C//)heart (F//)(C/)(Csus2/)(C/)
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page9
BLUE MOON
SP: D Du D DuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3
IMPORTANT NOTEAll bracketed chords shown as e.g. [C] are 2 strums // EXCEPT BRIDGE where the actual strums are indicated and e.g. [C] means 4 strums as usual.
Intro: [C] [Am] [F] [G7] [C] [Am] [F] [G7]
Blue [C] moon [Am] [F]
You saw me [G7] standing a[C]lone [Am] [F]
without a [G7] dream in my [C] heart [Am] [F]
Without a [G7] love of my [C] own [Am] [F] [G7]
Blue [C] moon [Am] [F]
You knew what [G7] I was [C] there for [Am] [F]
You heard me [G7] say a [C] prayer for[Am] [F]
Someone I [G7] really could [C] care for [Am] [C] [C7]
BRIDGEAnd then [F//] suddenly a[G7//]ppeared be[C]fore me
The only [F//] one my arms could [G7//] ever [C] hold
I heard some[F//]body whisper [G7//] please a[C]dore me
And when I [F] looked The moon had turned to [G7] gold
Blue [C] moon [Am] [F]
Now I’m no [G7] longer a[C]lone [Am] [F]
Without a [G7] dream in my [C] heart [Am] [F]
Without a [G7] love of my [C] own [Am] [F] [G7]
Blue [C] Moon [Am] [F] [G7]
Blue [C] Moon [Am] [F] [G7] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page10
You Are My Sunshine [C]SP: du-du-du-du Basic shuffleCount in: 1-2-3-4-1Intro: [Am] [C] [G7] [C] [G7/] STOP (last line of chorus)
CHORUS
[NC] You are my [C] sunshine, my only [C7] sunshine
You make me [F] happy when skies are [C] grey [C7]You'll never [F] know dear, how much I [C] love [Am]you
Please don't [C] take my [G7] sunshine [C] away[G7]
The other [C] night dear, as I lay [C7]sleeping
I dreamed that [F] you were by my [C] side [C7]Came disill-[F]-usion when I [C] awoke, [Am] dear
You were [C] gone and [G7] then I [C] cried.[G7]
CHORUS
I'll always [C] love you and make you [C7] happy
And I will [F] always feel that [C] way [C7]But if you [F] leave me and love [C] a[Am]nother
You'll [C] regret it [G7] all some [C] day [G7]
CHORUS
You told me [C] once, dear, you really [C7] loved me
And no one [F] else could come be[C]tween [C7]But now you've [F] left me and love a[C]nother [Am]You have [C] shattered [G7] all of my [C] dreams
CHORUS[NC] You are my [C] sunshine, my only [C7]sunshine
You make me [F] happy when skies are [C] grey [C7]You'll never [F] know dear, how much I [C] love [Am] you
Please don't [C] take my [G7] sunshine [C] away [G7]Please don't [C] take my [G7] sunshine [C//] away [G7//][C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page11
Dream Lover Bobby Darin 1959
SP: D Du uDuCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [C]dream [Am]lover so [Dm]I won't have to[G7] dream a[C]lone.[C]
[C]Every night I hope and pray, [Am]a dream lover will come my way
[C]A girl to hold in my arms, [Am]and know the magic of her charms
Because I [C]want a [G7]girl to [C]call my [F]own
I want a, [C]dream [Am]lover so [Dm]I won't have to [G7] dream a[C]
lone.
[C]Dream lover, where are you, [Am]with a love oh so true,
[C]And a hand that I can hold, [Am]to feel you near when I grow old?
Because I [C]want a [G7]girl to [C]call my [F]own
I want a, [C]dream [Am]lover so [Dm]I won't have to [G7]dream a[Clone.[C7]
[F]Some-day, I don't know how
[C]I hope you'll hear my plea
[D7]Some-way, I don't know how
[G7]She'll bring her love to me
[C]Dream lover, where are you, [Am]with a love oh so true,
[C]And a hand that I can hold, [Am]to feel you near when I grow old?
Because I [C]want a [G7]girl to [C]call my [F]own
I want a, [C]dream [Am]lover so [Dm]I won't have to [G7]dream a[C]lone.
I want a, [C]dream [Am]lover so [Dm]I won't have to [G7]dream a[C]lone.
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page12
Morningtown Ride
SP: D Du Du Du with a shuffleCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: With singing![C] All bound for [G] Morning[Em]town, [D7] many miles a[G]way [D]
[G] Train whistle blo[G7]win', [C] makes a sleepy [G] noise
[C] Underneath their [G] blankets go [Am] all the girls and [D7] boys
[G] Rockin', Rollin', [G7] Ridin', [C] out along the [G] bay
[C] All bound for [G] Morning[Em]town, [D7] many miles a[G//]way [D//]
[G] Driver at the en[G7]gine, [C] Fireman rings the [G] bell
[C] Sandman swings the [G] lantern to [Am] show that all is [D7] well
[G] Rockin', Rollin', [G7] Ridin', [C] out along the [G] bay
[C] All bound for [G] Morning[Em]town, [D7] many miles a[G//]way [D//]
[G] Maybe it is rain[G7]ing [C] where our train will [G] ride
[C] All the little trave'[G]lers are [Am] warm and snug in[D7]side
[G] Rockin', Rollin', [G7] Ridin', [C] out along the [G] bay
[C] All bound for [G] Morning[Em]town, [D7] many miles a[G//]way [D//]
[G] Somewhere there is [G7] sunshine, [C] somewhere there is [G]day
[C] Somewhere there is Mor[G]ningtown, [Am] many miles a[D7]way
[G] Rockin', Rollin', [G7] Ridin', [C] out along the [G] bay
[C] All bound for [G] Morning[Em]town, [D7] many miles a[G]way
[G] Rockin', Rollin', [G7] Ridin', [C] out along the [G] bay
Last Line: SLOWING - RISING IN PITCH - ONE slow strum on final [G]
[C] All bound for [G] Morning[Em]town, [D7] many miles a[G]way
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page13
Hey Good Lookin’
SP: D D Du DCount in: 1-2-3-4Intro: [D7] [G7] [C]
[C] Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
[D7] How's about cookin' [G7] somethin' up with [C] me [G7]
[C] Hey, sweet baby, don't you think maybe
[D7] We could find us a [G7] brand new reci[C]pe. [C7]
I got a [F] hot-rod Ford and a [C] two-dollar bill
And [F] I know a spot right [C] over the hill
[F] There's soda pop and the [C] dancin's free
So if you [D7] wanna have fun come a[G7]long with me
[C] Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
[D7] How's about cookin' [G7] somethin' up with [C] me [G7]
I'm [C] free and ready so we can go steady
[D7] How's about savin' [G7] all your time for [C] me [G7]
[C] No more lookin', I know I've been tooken
[D7] How's about keepin' [G7] steady compa[C]ny [C7]
I'm [F] gonna throw my date book [C] over the fence
And [F] find me one for [C] five or ten cents
I'll [F] keep it 'til it's [C] covered with age
'Cause I'm [D7] writin' your name down on [G7] ev'ry page
Say [C] Hey, Good Lookin', whatcha got cookin'
[D7] How's about cookin' [G7] somethin' up with
[D7] How's about cookin' [G7] somethin' up
[D7] How's about cookin' [G7] somethin' up with [C] me? [C/] [G7/][C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page14
Wild Rover
SP:D du du (Waltz rhythm 3/4/time)Count in: 1-2-3-1-2Introduction: [C] [G7] [C] [C]
I've [C] been a wild rover for many a [F] year [F]And I [C] spent all me [G7] money on whiskey and [C] beer [C]But [C] now I'm returning with gold in great [F] store,[F]And I [C] promise to [G7] play the wild rover no [C] more
ChorusAnd it's [G7] no, nay, never [3 strong Cs][C] No, nay, never, no [F] more,Will I [C] play the wild [F] rover,No [G7] never, no [C] more [C]
I [C] went to an ale house I used to fre-[F]quent, [F]And I [C] told the land[G7]lady me money’s all [C] spent, [C]I [C] asked her for credit, she answered me [F] "Nay…[F]Sure a [C] custom like [G7] yours I could get any [C] day."
Chorus
[C] And from my pocket I took sovereigns [F] bright, [F]And the [C] landlady's [G7] eyes they lit up with de-[C]light, [C]She [C] said, "I have whiskeys and wines of the [F] best, [F]And I'll [C] take you up-[G7]stairs, and I'll show you the [C] rest.
Chorus
I'll go [C] home to me parents, confess what I've [F] done, [F]And I'll [C] ask them to [G7] pardon their prodigal [C] son, [C]And [C] if they forgive me as oft times be-[F]fore, [F]Then I [C] promise I’ll [G7] play the wild rover no [C] more!
Chorus X 2
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page15
It’s A Heartache - Bonnie Tyler
SP: D D Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1-2Introduction:It's a [C] heartache nothing but a [Em] heartacheHits you when it's [F] too late hits you when you're [C] down [G]
It's a [C] heartache nothing but a [Em] heartache
Hits you when it's [F] too late hits you when you're [C] down [G]
It's a [C] fool's game nothing but a [Em] fool's gameStanding in the [F] cold rain feeling like a [C] clown [G]
It's a [C] heartache nothing but a [Em] heartacheLove him till your [F] arms break then he lets you [C] down [G]
It ain't [F] right with love to [G] shareWhen you [Em] find he doesn't [Am] care for [G] you [G7] [Em7] [G7]It ain't [F] wise to need some[G]oneAs much as [Em] I depended [Am] on [G] you [G7] [Em7] [G7]
It's a [C] heartache nothing but a [Em] heartacheHits you when it's [F] too late hits you when you're [C] down [G]
It's a [C] fool's game nothing but a [Em] fool's gameStanding in the [F] cold rain feeling like a [C] clown [G]
It's a [C] heartache nothing but a [Em] heartacheLove him till your [F] arms break then he lets you [C] down [G]
It ain't [F] right with love to [G] shareWhen you [Em] find he doesn't [Am] care for [G] you [G7] [Em7] [G7]It ain't [F] wise to need some[G]oneAs much as [Em] I depended [Am] on [G] you [G7] [Em7] [G7]
Oh it's a [C] heartache nothing but a [Em] heartacheLove him till your [F] arms break then he lets you [C] down [G]
It’s a [C] fool’s game nothing but a [Em] fool's gameStanding in the [F] cold rain feeling like a [C] clown [G]It’s a [C] fool’s game nothing but a [Em] fool's gameStanding in the [F] cold rain feeling like a [C//] clown [G//] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page16
Sloop John B [C] - Beach Boys 1965SP: D Du uDu (Calypso)Count in: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3Intro: [C] [F] [C] [C] [F] [C] [1st line]
We [C] come on the sloop [F] John [C] B, my grandfather [F] and [C] me, Around Nassau town we did [G7] roamDrinking all [C] night [C7] Got into a [F] fight [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up, [G7] I want to go [C] home
So [C] hoist up the John [F] B’s [C] sail,See how the main [F] sail [C] sets,Call for the Captain ashore, let me [G7] go homeLet me go [C] home [C7] I wanna go [F] home [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up,[G] I want to go [C] home
The [C] first mate, he [F] got [C] drunk and broke the Cap’ [F] n’s [C] trunk, The constable had to come and take him [G7] away
Sherriff John [C] Stone [C7] Why don’t you leave me [F] alone [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up [G7] I want to go [C] home
So [C] hoist up the John [F] B’s [C] sail,See how the main [F] sail [C] sets,Call for the Captain ashore, let me [G7] go homeLet me go [C] home [C7] I wanna go [F] home [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up,[G] I want to go [C] home
The [C] poor cook he caught [F] the [C] fits and threw away all [F] my [C] grits, And then he took and he ate up all of my [G7] cornLet me go [C] home [C7]. Why don’t they let me go [F] home [Dm]This [C] is the worst trip [G7] I’ve ever been [C] on
So [C] hoist up the John [F] B’s [C] sail,See how the main [F] sail [C] sets,Call for the Captain ashore, let me [G7] go homeLet me go [C] home [C7] I wanna go [F] home [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up,[G] I want to go [C] home.So [C] hoist up the John [F] B’s [C] sail,See how the main [F] sail [C] sets,Call for the Captain ashore, let me [G7] go homeLet me go [C] home [C7] I wanna go [F] home [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up,[G] I want to go [C] home [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up,[G] I want to go [C] home. [Dm]Well, I [C] feel so broke up,[G] I want to go [C//] home.[G//] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page17
I’ll Fly Away
SP: Du Du Du DuCount in: 1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&Introduction: [G] When I die hallelujah, by and by [C] I’ll fly a [G] way
[C] Some bright morning when this life is over [F] I’ll fly a[C]way[C]To that home on God's celestial shore [G7]I'll fly [C]away.
chorus[C] I’ll-ll fly away oh glory [F] I’ll-ll fly a[C]way, in the morning[C] When I die hallelujah, by and by [F] I’ll fly a[C] way
[C] When the shadows of this life have gone [F] I’ll fly a[C]way[C] Like a bird from these prison walls of life [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way
chorus[C] I’ll-ll fly away oh glory [F] I’ll-ll fly a[C]way, in the morning[C] When I die hallelujah, by and by [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way
[C] Oh how glad and happy when we meet[F] I’ll fly a[C]way[C] No more cold iron shackles on my feet [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way
chorus[C] I’ll-ll fly away oh glory [F] I’ll-ll fly a[C]way, in the morning[C] When I die hallelujah, by and by [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way
[C] Just a few more weary days and then [F] I’ll fly a[C]way[C] To a land where joys will never end [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way
chorus[C] I’ll-ll fly away oh glory [F] I’ll-ll fly a[C]way, in the morning[C] When I die hallelujah, by and by [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way[C] I’ll-ll fly away oh glory [F] I’ll-ll fly a[C]way, in the morning[C] When I die hallelujah, by and by [G7] I’ll fly a[C]way[G7]I’ll fly a[C]way[G7] I’ll fly a[C]way [C//] [G7//] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page18
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
SP: D Du D Du (Boom chick-a Boom chick-a)Count in: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3Introduction: [C] [F] [C] [G7] [C]
I [C] hear the train a-comin'; it's rollin' 'round the bend,And I ain't seen the sunshine since I don't know when,I'm [F] stuck in Folsom Prison and time keeps draggin' [C] on.But that [G7] train keeps a-rollin' on down to San Ant[C]one.
When [C]I was just a baby, my momma told me,"Son, Always be a good boy; don't ever play with guns."But I [F]shot a man in Reno, just to watch him [C] die.When I [G7] hear that whistle blowin', I hang my head and [C] cry.
I [C] bet there's rich folk eatin'in a fancy dining car.They're prob'ly drinkin' coffee and smokin' big cigars,But I [F]know I had it comin', I know I can't be [C] free,But those [G7]people keep a-movin', and that's what tortures [C]me.
Well if they [C] freed me from this prison, if that railroad train was mine,Ibet I'd move it all a little farther down the line,[F] Far from Folsom Prison, that's where I'd want to [C] stay,And I'd [G7] let that lonesome whistle blow my blues [C] away.[C]And I'd [G7] let that lonesome whistle blow my blues [C] away. [C/] [F/] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page19
Rock Around the Clock [C] – Bill Haley* is single Down only strum, ** is single Up Down Down strum
Intro: 1,2,3,4 [C*][C*] One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock [C**][C*] Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock [C**][C*] Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rockWe're gonna [G7*] rock around [G7*] the clock [G7*] tonight.
Put your [C] glad rags on and join me, hon,we'll have some fun when the [C7] clock strikes oneWe're gonna [F] rock around the clock tonight,we're gonna [C] rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.We're gonna [G7] rock, gonna rock, a[F]round the clock [C] tonight. [G7]
When the [C] clock strikes two, three and four,if the band slows down we'll [C7] yell for moreWe're gonna [F] rock around the clock tonight,we're gonna [C] rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.We're gonna [G7] rock, gonna rock, a[F]round the clock [C] tonight. [G7]
When the [C] chimes ring five, six and seven,we'll be right in [C7] seventh heaven.We're gonna [F] rock around the clock tonight,we're gonna [C] rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.We're gonna [G7] rock, gonna rock, a [F]round the clock [C] tonight. [G7]
When it's [C] eight, nine, ten, eleven too,I'll be goin' strong and [C7] so will you.We're gonna [F] rock around the clock tonight,we're gonna [C] rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.We're gonna [G7] rock, gonna rock, a[F]round the clock [C] tonight. [G7]
When the [C] clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then,start a rockin' round the [C7] clock again.We're gonna [F] rock around the clock tonight,we're gonna [C] rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.We're gonna [G7] rock, gonna rock, a[F]round the clock [C] tonight. [C]
Finish: [F] /// [C] /// [C] [C6] [C]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page20
Save the Last Dance For Me
SP: Calypso style strum D Du uDuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1-2Introduction: Chorus [C/] [G7/] [C7/] [F] [F] [C] [C] [G7] [G7] [C] [C/] STOP
[NC] You can [C] dance .. every dance with the guyWho gave you the eye, let him [G7] hold you tight.You can [G7] smile .. every smile for the manWho held your hand ‘neath the [C] pale moonlight
Chorus (with ‘Ahhhhhh’ in background after F ?)
But [G7/] don‟t [C7/] for - [F] get who‟s taking you home
[F] and in whose arms you‟re[C] gonna be [C]
So [G7] darlin’, [G7] save the last dance for [C] me STOP
[NC] Oh I [C] know (‘Oh I know’) that the music's finelike sparkling wine, go and [G7] have your fun (‘Yes I know, Oh I know’)Laugh and [G7] sing, ("laugh and sing"), but while we’re apart, don’t give your heart to [C]anyone.
Chorus (using ‘Cause don’t forget )
Baby, don’t you know I [G7] love you so? Can’t you feel it when we [C] touch?I will never, never [G7] let you goI love you, oh, so [C] much STOP
You can [C] dance (‘You can dance’), go and carry onTill the night is gone and it’s [G7] time to go (‘You can dance’,)If he [G7] asks .. if you’re all alone,Can he take you home, you must [C] tell him “no”
Chorus (using ‘Cause don’t forget ) (x2)
[G7] Darlin’, save the last dance for [C] me (x2) then [G7/] [C DDuD]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page21
Octopus’s Garden – The Beatles
SP: D Du D DuCount in: 1-and-2-and-3-and-4-andIntroduction: [C] [Am] [F] [G] (For Riff: G string 0 2 4 5)
(C) I'd like to be… (Am) under the seaIn an (F)octopus’ garden in the (G)shade (Riff)(C) He'd let us in… (Am) knows where we've beenIn his (F)octopus’s garden in the (G)shade
(Am) I'd ask my frie-e-ends to come and seeeee... (G/) (F/)(F) An octopus’ (G)garden with me! (Riff)(C) I'd like to be… (Am) under the sea,In an (F)octopus’s (G)garden in the (C)shade (Riff)
(C) We would be warm… (Am) below the stormIn our (F)little hideaway beneath the (G)waves (Riff)(C) Resting our head… (Am) on the sea bedIn an (F)octopus’s garden near a (G)cave
(Am) We would sing and dance aroooound (G/) (F/)(F) Because we know… we (G)can't be found! (Riff)(C) I'd like to be… (Am) under the sea…In an (F)octopus’s (G)garden… in the (C)shade (Riff)
(C) We would shout… (Am) and swim aboutThe (F)coral… that lies beneath the (G)waves [Lies beneath the ocean waves]
(C) Oh what joy… (Am) for every girl and boy(F)Knowing… they're happy and they're (G)safe [Happy and they're safe]
(Am) We would be so happy, you and meeee! (G/) (F/)(F)No one there to tell us (G)what to do... (Riff)(C) I'd like to be… (Am) under the seaIn an (F)octopus’s (G)garden… with (C)you!In an (F)octopus’s (G)garden… with (C)you!In an (F)octopus’s (G)garden… with (C)you! (C/) (G/) (C/)
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page22
Calendar Girl(Written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Recorded by Neil Sedaka 1960.)
SP: D Du D Du
Count in: 1-2-3-4
Introduction:(C) I love, I love, I love my (Am) calender girl
(F) Each and every (G) day of the (C) year (G7)
(C) I love, I love, I love my little (Am) calendar girl(C) Yeah, sweet (Am) calender girl(C) I love, I love, I love my (Am) calendar girl(F) Each and every (G) day of the (C) year (G7)
(C) (January) You start the year off fine(Am) (February) You're my little valentine(C) (March) I'm gonna march you down the aisle(Am) (April) You're the Easter Bunny when you smile
(F) Yeah, yeah, my (D7) heart's in a whirlI (C) love, I love, I love my little (Am) calendar girlEvery (F) day (every day)Every (G) day (every day) of the (C) year(Every (F) day of the (C) year) (G7)
(C) (May) Maybe if I ask your dad and mom(Am) (June) They'll let me take you to the Junior Prom(Ju(C)ly) Like a firecracker all aglow(Am) (August) When you're on the beach you steal the show
(chorus)
(C) (September) I light the candles at your Sweet Sixteen(Am) (October) Romeo and Juliet on Halloween(C) (November) I'll give thanks that you belong to me(Am) (December) You're the present 'neath my Christmas tree
(chorus)
(C) I love, I love, I love my (Am) calendar girl(C) Yeah, sweet (Am) calendar girl(C) I love, I love, I love my (Am) calendar girl(C) Yeah, sweet (Am) calendar girl(F) Each and every (G) day of the (C) year (G7/)(C/)
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page23
Jambalaya Hank WilliamsSP: D Du Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [C7]Son of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F] bayou [F//]
[F] Good-bye Joe, me gotta go, me oh [C7] my ohMe gotta go pole the [C] pirogue down the [F] bayouMy Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh [C7] my ohSon of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F] bayou [STOP]
Chorus:[NC] Jamba[F]laya and a crawfish pie and file’ [C7] gumbo‘Cause tonight I’m gonna see my ma cher [F] amioPick guitar, fill fruit jar and be [C7] gay-oSon of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F] bayou [STOP]
[NC] Thibo[F]deaux, Fontainenot, the place is [C7] buzzin’Kinfolk come to see [C] Yvonne by the [F] dozenDress in style and go hog wild, me oh [C7] my ohSon of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F] bayou [STOP]
Chorus
[NC] Settle [F] down, far from town, get me a [C7] pirogue
And I’ll catch all the [C] fish in the [F] bayouSpend my money to buy my Vonney what she [C7] need-oSon of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F] bayou[STOP]
[NC] Jamba[F]laya and a crawfish pie and file’ [C7] gumbo‘Cause tonight I’m gonna see my ma cher [F] amioPick guitar, fill fruit jar and be [C7] gay-oSon of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F] bayou(slower and sing higher on last bayou)[C7]Son of a gun, we’ll have big [C] fun on the [F//] bayou [C7//] [F/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page24
You’re Sixteen - Ringo StarrSP: D D Du DIntro: [D7] [G7] [C] [G7//][G7//] You come [C] on like a dream, [E7] peaches and cream,[F] Lips like strawberry [C] wine.You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine. [G7]
You're all [C] ribbons and curls, [E7] ooh, what a girl,[F] Eyes that twinkle and [C] shine.You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine
[E7] You're my baby, you're my pet,[A7] We fell in love on the night we met.You [D7] touched my hand, my heart went pop,And [G7] ooh, when we kissed, we could not stop.
You walked [C] out of my dreams, [E7] into my arms,[F] Now you're my angel di[C]vine.You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine. [G7]
[C] / / / [E7] / / / [F] / / / [C] / / / (Kazoo to play melody)You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine. [G7]
[C] / / / [E7] / / / [F] / / / [C] / / / (Kazoo to play melody?)You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine
[E7] You're my baby, you're my pet,[A7] We fell in love on the night we met.You [D7] touched my hand, my heart went pop,And [G7] ooh, when we kissed, we [G7] could not stop.
You walked [C] out of my dreams, [E7] into my arms[F] Now you're my angel di[C]vine.You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine. [A7]You're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine. [A7]
Well, you're six[D7]teen, you're [G7] beautiful and you're [C] mine. All [D7] mine, all [G7] mine, all [C] mine x 3[G7//] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page25
Memories are Made of ThisTerry Gilkeyson Richard Dehr Frank, Miller, Dean Martin
SP: D D Du Du (Do Do Du-ppa Du-ppa)Count in: 1-2-3-4Intro: [C] (sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[C] (You can’t beat) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[C] Take one [G7] fresh and tender [C] kiss(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)[C] Add one [G7] stolen night of [C] bliss(You can’t beat) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[F] One girl, [C] one boy, [G7] some grief, [C] some joy[C] Memor-[G7]-ies are made of [C] this(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[C] Don't for– [G7] get a small moon– [C] beam(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)[C] Fold it [G7] lightly with a [C] dream(You can’t beat) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[F] Your lips [C] and mine, [G7] Two sips [C] of wine[C] Memor-[G7]-ies are made of [C] this(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[F] Then add the wedding bells[C] One house where lovers dwell[G7] Three little kids [G7] for the [C] flavour [C7][F] Stir carefully [C] through the days[C] See how the flavour stays[D7]These are the dreams you will [G7] savour
[C] With his [G7] blessings from [C] above(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)[C] Serve it [G7] generously with [C] love(You can’t beat) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[F] One man, [C] one wife, [G7] one love, [C] through life[C] Memor-[G7]-ies are made of [C] this(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)
[C] Memor-[G7]-ies are made of [C] this(sweet sweet) [G7] (the memories you gave to me)[C] Memor-[G7]-ies are made of [C] this [G7/] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page26
Let’s DanceSP:Count in: 1-2-3-4Introduction:
[C] Hey baby won't you [F] take a [C] chance?Say that you'll let me [F] have this [C] dance
Well let's [F] dance, well let's [C] danceWe'll do the [G7]twist, the stomp, the mashed po[F]tato too,[G7] Any old dance that you [F] wanna doBut let's[C] dance, well let's dance
[C] Hey baby, yeah, you [F] thrill me [C] soHold me tight, [F] don't you let me [C] go
Well let's [F] dance, well let's [C] danceWe'll do the [G7]twist, the stomp, the mashed po[F]tato too,[G] Any old dance that you [F] wanna doBut let's [C] dance, well let's dance
INSTRUMENTALWell let's [F] dance, well let's [C] danceWe'll do the [G7] twist, the stomp, the mashed po[F]tato too,[G] Any old dance that you [F] wanna doBut let's [C] dance, well let's dance
[C] Hey, baby, if you're [F] all a[C]loneMaybe you'll let me [F] walk you [C] home
Well let's [F] dance, well let's [C] danceWe'll do the [G7]twist, the stomp, the mashed po[F]tato too,[G] Any old dance that you [F] wanna doBut let's [C] dance, well let's dance
[C] Hey, baby, things are [F] swingin' [C] rightYes, I know that [F] this is the [C] night
Well let's [F] dance, well let's [C] danceWe'll do the [G7]twist, the stomp, the mashed po[F]tato too,[G] Any old dance that you [F] wanna do
But let's [C] dance, well let's danceBut let's [C] dance[C]But let's dance[C]But let's dance [G7] [C///]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page27
Putting On The StyleSP: D Du Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [G7//] [C//] [C]
[C] Sweet sixteen goes to church just to see the [G7] boysLaughs and screams and giggles at every little [C] noiseTurns her face a little and [C7] turns her head a[F]whileBut [G7 stop] everybody knows she’s only putting on the [C] style.
[C] Putting on the agony, putting on the [G7] styleThat’s what all the young folks are doing all the [C] whileAnd as I look around me, I’m [C7] sometimes have to [F] smile[G7] Seeing all the young folks putting on the [C] style.
[C] Young man in his hot-rod car, driving like he’s [G7] madWith a pair of yellow gloves he’s borrowed from his [C] dadHe makes it roar so lively just to [C7] see his girlfriend [F] smile[G7 stop] But she knows he’s only putting on the [C] style.
[C] Putting on the agony, putting on the [G7] styleThat’s what all the young folks are doing all the [C] whileAnd as I look around me, I’m [C7] sometimes have to [F] smile[G7] Seeing all the young folks putting on the [C] style.
[C] Preacher in the pulpit roars with all his [G7] mightSinging 'Glory Hallelujah' puts the folks all in a [C] frightNow you might think it’s Satan that’s [C7] coming down the [F] aisleBut it’s[G7 stop] only our poor preacher, boys, putting on the [C] style.
[C] Putting on the agony, putting on the [G7] styleThat’s what all the young folks are doing all the [C] whileAnd as I look around me, I’m [C7] sometimes have to [F] smile[G7] Seeing all the young folks putting on the [C] style.
[C] Putting on the agony, putting on the [G7] styleThat’s what all the young folks are doing all the [C] whileAnd as I look around me, I’m [C7] sometimes have to [F] smile[G7] Seeing all the young folks putting on the [C] style.[C] [C] [C] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page28
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – The Shirelles
SP: D Du D DCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [F] But will you [G] love me to[C]morrow
[C] Tonight you’re [Am] mine com [F] plete[G]ly[C] You give your [Am] love so [Dm] sweet[G]ly[E7] Tonight the light of [Am] love is in your eyes[F] But will you [G] love me to[C]morrow
[C] Is this a [Am] lasting [F] trea[G]sure[C] Or just a [Am] moment’s [Dm] plea[G]sure ?Can [E7] I believe the [Am] magic of your sighs ?[F] Will you still [G] love me to[C]morrow
[F] Tonight with words un[Em]spoken[F] You said that I’m the only [C] one[F] But will my heart be [Em] brokenWhen the [F] night meets the [D7] morning [F] sun [G]
[C] I’d like to [Am] know that [F] your [G] love[C] Is a love I [Am] can be [Dm] sure [G]ofSo [Em] tell me now and [Am] I won’t ask again[F] Will you still [G] love me to[C]morrow [C7]
[F] Tonight with words un[Em]spoken[F] You said that I’m the only [C] one[F] But will my heart be [Em] brokenWhen the [F] night meets the [D7] morning [F] sun [G]
[C] I’d like to [Am] know that [F] your [G] love[C] Is a love I [Am] can be [Dm] sure [G]ofSo [Em] tell me now and [Am] I won’t ask again[F] Will you still [G] love me to[C]morrow [C7]
[F] …Will you still [G] love me to[C]morrow [Am][F] …Will you still [G] love me to[C]morrow [G//] [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page29
Travelin’ Light - Cliff Richard 1959Look out for single strums in chorus marked with single / e.g. [G7/]SP: D Du D DuCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [F] [G7] [C] [G7]
[C] Got no bags of baggage to slow me down [C7][F] I'm traveling so fast my feet ain't touching the [C] ground[C] Traveling [G7] light traveling [C] light [C7]Well, [F] i just can't wait to [G7] be with my baby to[C]night [C7]
[F] No comb and tooth brush [C] I got nothing to haul [C7]I'm [F] carrying only a [G7/] pocketful of dreams [G7/] a heart full of love[G7/] And they weight nothing at [G7] all. [G7]
[C] Soon, i'm gonna see that love look in her eyes [C7]I'm [F] a hoot and a holler away from para[C]dise[C] Traveling [G7] light traveling [C] light [C7]Well, [F] I just can't wait to [G7] be with my baby ton[C]ight
[F] No comb and tooth brush [C] I got nothing to haul [C7]I'm [F] carrying only a [G7/] pocketful of dreams [G7/] a heart full of love[G7/] And they weight nothing at [G7] all. [G7]
[C] Soon, i'm gonna see that love look in her eyes [C7]I'm [F] a hoot and a holler away from para[C]dise[C] Traveling [G7] light traveling [C] light [C7]
Well, [F] I just can't wait to [G7] be with my baby ton[C]ight
[C7] Well, [F] I just can't wait to [G7] be with my baby ton[C]ight [C7]Well, [F] I just can't wait to [G7] be with my baby ton[C]ight
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page30
I Recall a Gypsy Woman - Don WilliamsSP: D Du Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1-2Introduction: [G7//] Oh the [C] secrets [F//] of her [C] dark eyes
They did [G7] sing a gypsy [C] rhyme [STOP]
[NC] Silver [C] coins that [F] jingle [C] janglefancy shoes that dance in [G7] timeOh the [C] secrets [F] of her [C] dark eyesthey did [G7] sing a gypsy [C] rhyme
[NC] Yellow [C] clover in [F] tangled [C] blossomsin a meadow silky [G7] greenWhere she [C] held me [F] to her [C] bosomjust a [G7] boy of seven[C]teen
I [F] recall a gypsy [C] womansilver spangles in her [G7] eyesIvory [C] skin a[F]gainst the [C] moonlightand the taste of [G7] life's sweet [C] wine [F] [C]
[NC] Soft breezes [C] blow from [F] fragrant [C] meadows stir the darkness in my [G7] mindOh gentle [C] woman you [F] sleep be[C]side meand little know who [G7] haunts my [C] mind
[NC] Gypsy [C] lady I [F] hear your [C] laughterand it dances in my [G7] headWhile my [C] tender [F] wife and [C] babies ,slumber [G7] softly in their [C] bed
I [F] recall a gypsy [C] womansilver spangles in her [G7] eyesIvory [C] skin a[F]gainst the [C] moonlightand the taste of [G7] life's sweet [C] wine [F] [C]
I [F] recall a gypsy [C] womansilver spangles in her [G7] eyesIvory [C] skin a[F]gainst the [C] moonlightand the taste of [G7] life's sweet [C] wine [F] [C]and the taste of [G7] life's sweet [C] wine [F] [C]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page31
Da Doo Ron Ron - Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry, Crystals
SP: Verses - D Du Du Du Chorus - D * uDu for 1st two lines then 3rd line as verse.Count in: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3Intro.: I [C] met him on a Monday and my [F] heart stood still
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, [C] da doo ron ron
I [C] met him on a Monday and my [F] heart stood still
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, [C] da doo ron ron
Some[C]body told me that his [F] name was Bill
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
[C] Yes my [F] heart stood still, [C] yes his [G7] name was Bill
[C] And when he [F] walked me home,
Da [G7]doo ron ron ron, [C] da doo ron ron [C]
I [C] knew what he was doing when he [F] caught my eye
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
He [C] looked so quiet but [F] my oh my
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
[C] Yeah he [F]caught my eye, [C] yes, oh [G7] my, oh my
[C] And when he [F] walked me home,
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron [C]
He [C] picked me up at seven and he [F] looked so fineDa [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ronSome day soon I’m gonna [F] make him mineDa [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
[C] Yeah he [F] looked so fine, [C] yes, I‟ll [G7] make him mine
[C] And when he [F] walked me home,
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
[slowing] Da [G7] doo ron ron ron, da [C] doo ron ron
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page32
LAST THING ON MY MIND - Tom Paxton
SP: D Du Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: In the [G] wink of an [C] eye my soul is [G] turnin'..
[C] in your [G] hand, [D] in your [G] hand. STOP
It's a [G] lesson too [C] late for the [G] learnin'..
[C] made of [G] sand, [D] made of [G] sand.
[G] In the wink of an [C] eye my soul is [G] turnin'..
[C] in your [G] hand, [D] in your [G] hand. STOP
Are you [D] goin' away with no [C] word of fare[G]well?
Will there [C] be not a [G] trace left be[D]hind?
I [G] could have loved you [C] better, didn't [G] mean to be un[Em]kind..
[C] oh, [G] you know that was the [D] last thing on my [G] mind. STOP
You had [G] reasons a-[C]plenty for [G] goin'..
[C] this I [G] know, [D] this I [G] know.
[G] For the weeds have been [C] steadily [G] growin'..
[C] Please don't [G] go, [D] please don't [G] go. STOP
Are you [D] goin' away with no [C] word of fare[G]well?
Will there [C] be not a [G] trace left be[D]hind?
I [G] could have loved you [C] better, didn't [G] mean to be un[Em]kind..
[C] oh, [G] you know that was the [D] last thing on my [G] mind. STOP
As I [G] lie in my [C] bed in the [G] mornin'..
[C] without [G] you, [D] without [G] you.
[G] Every song in my [C] heart dies a-[G] bornin'
[C] without [G] you, [D] without [G] you. STOP
Are you [D] goin' away with no [C] word of fare[G]well?
Will there [C] be not a [G] trace left be[D]hind?
I [G] could have loved you [C] better, didn't [G] mean to be un[Em]kind..
[C] oh, [G] you know that was the [D] last thing on my [G] mind.
[C] Oh, [G] you know that was the [D] last thing on my [G] mind.
INSTRUMENTAL FINISH[C] Oh, [G] you know that was the [D] last thing on my [G/] mind.
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page33
Dedicated Follower of Fashion - KinksSP: D D Du Du (but different in places!)Count in: 1-2-3-4-1Intro: [C] [C] [Csus4] [Csus4] [C] [C] [Csus4] [Csus4] [C]…
[NC] They seek him [G] here… they seek him [C] thereHis clothes are [G] loud… but never [C] square [C7][F] It will make or break him so he's [C] got to buy the [A] bestCos he's a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion [Csus4]–[C]
[C] And when he [G] does… his little [C] roundsRound the bou [G] tiques… of London [C] town [C7][F] Eagerly pursuing all the [C] latest fads and [A] trendsCos he's a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion [Csus4]–[C]
Oh yes he [G] is [oh yes he is] … oh yes he [C] is [oh yes he is]He [F] thinks he is a flower to be [C] looked at [Csus4]–[C]And [F] when he pulls his frilly nylon [C] panties right up [A] tightHe feels a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion
Oh yes he [G] is [oh yes he is] … oh yes he [C] is [oh yes he is]There's [F] one thing that he loves and that is [C] flattery [Csus4]–[C][F] One week he's in polka dots the [C] next week he's in [A] stripesCos he's a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion [Csus4]–[C]
[C] They seek him [G] here… they seek him [C] hereIn Regent's [G] Street… and Leicester [C] square [C7][F] Everywhere the Carnabetian [C] army marches [A] onEach one a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion
Oh yes he [G] is [oh yes he is] … oh yes he [C] is [oh yes he is]His [F] world is built round discotheques and [C] parties [Csus4]–[C]This [F] pleasure seeking individual [C] always looks his [A] bestCos he's a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion [Csus4]–[C]
Oh yes he [G] is [oh yes he is] … oh yes he [C] is [oh yes he is]He [F] flits from shop to shop just like a [C] butterfly [Csus4]–[C]In [F] matters of the cloth he is as [C] fickle as can [A] be,Cos he's a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion [A]He's a [Dm] dedicated [G7] follower of [C] fashion [A] ,He's a [Dm] dedicated [G] follower of [C] fashion [F] [C]
[outro – single strums] [C] [C] [Csus4] [Csus4] [C]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page34
MOONSHADOW - Cat StevensSP: D Du D DuCount in: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3Introduction:[C] Yes, I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon[C]shadow, [F] Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
Oh, [C] I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon [C]shadow,[F]Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
[C] Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow,[F] Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
And [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] hands,[F] Lose my [C] plow, [F] lose my [G] land.
Oh, [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] hands
Oh, [Dm] I... [G7] ... [C]... [Am] ... I [Dm] won't have to [G7] work no [C] more. [Csus] [C]
And [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] eyes,[F] If my [C] colors [F] all run [G] dry.
Yes, [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] eyes.
Oh, [Dm] I... [G7] ... [C] ... [Am] ...I [Dm] won't have to [G7] cry no [C] more. [Csus] [C]
Oh, [C] I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon [C]shadow,[F]Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
[C] Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow,[F] Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
And [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] legs, [F] I won't [C] moan, and [F] I won't [G] beg.
Oh, [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] legs.
Oh, [Dm] I... [G7] ...[C] ... [Am]... I [Dm] won't have to [G7] walk no [C] more. [Csus] [C]
And [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] mouth, [F] All my [C] teeth [F] north and [G] south.
Yes, [F] if I [C] ever [F] lose my [C] mouth.
Oh, [Dm] I... [G7] ... [C] ... [Am] ...I [Dm] won't have to [G7] talk- no[C] more. [Csus] [C]
Instrumental
[C]Yes, I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon[C]shadow, [F] Moon[C]shadow,
[C]Yes, I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon[C]shadow, [F] Moon[C]shadow,
Oh, [C] I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon [C]shadow,[F]Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
[C] Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow,[F] Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
[D] Did it take long to [G] find me?[D] I asked the faithful [G] light.
Oh, [D] did it take long to [G] find me?
And, [D] are you gonna stay the [G] night? [G7]
Oh, [C] I'm being followed by a [Csus4]moon [C]shadow,[F]Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
[C] Leaping and hopping on a moonshadow,[F] Moonshadow, moon[C] shadow.
[F] Moonshadow, moon[C]shadow.
[F] Moonshadow, moon[C]shadow.
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page35
Bye Bye Love - Everly BrothersSP: VariesCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [F] [C] [F] [C] [F] [C] [G7] [C] (First 2 lines of chorus)
[F] Bye, bye, [C] love, [F] bye bye, [C] happiness
[F] Hello, [C] loneliness, I think I’m [G7] gonna [C] cry
[F] Bye, bye, [C] love, [F] bye bye, [C] sweet caress
[F] Hello, [C] emptiness, I feel like [G7] I could [C] die
Bye bye, my [G7] love, good[C]bye STOP
[NC] There goes my [G7] baby with someone [C] new
She sure looks [G7] happy, I sure am [C] blue
[C7] She was my [F] baby, till he stepped [G7] in
Goodbye to romance that might have [C] been [C7]
[F] Bye, bye, [C] love, [F] bye bye, [C] happiness
[F] Hello, [C] loneliness, I think I’m [G7] gonna [C] cry
[F] Bye, bye, [C] love, [F] bye bye, [C] sweet caress
[F] Hello, [C] emptiness, I feel like [G7] I could [C] die
Bye bye, my [G7] love, good[C]bye STOP
[NC] I’m through with [G7] romance, I’m through with [C] love
I’m through with [G7] counting the stars a[C]bove
[C7] And here’s the [F] reason that I’m so [G7] free
My loving baby is through with [C] me [C7]
[F] Bye, bye, [C] love, [F] bye bye, [C] happiness
[F] Hello, [C] loneliness, I think I’m [G7] gonna [C] cry
[F] Bye, bye, [C] love, [F] bye bye, [C] sweet caress
[F] Hello, [C] emptiness, I feel like [G7] I could [C] die
Bye bye, my [G7] love, good[C]bye
Bye bye, my [G7] love, good[C]bye
Bye bye, my [G7] love, good[C/]bye
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page36
All I Have to Do is Dream - Everly BrothersSP: D Du D DuCount in: 1-2-3-4Intro = 2x [C] [Am] [F] [G7]
[C] Drea-ea-ea-ea- [Am] eam [F] dream dream [G7] dream[C] Drea-ea-ea-ea- [Am] eam [F] dream dream [G7] dream
When [C] I want [Am] you [F] in my [G7] armsWhen [C] I want [Am] you [F] and all your [G7] charmsWhen [C] ever I [Am] want you [F] all I have to [G7] do is[C] Drea-ea-ea-ea- [Am] eam [F] dream dream [G7] dream
When [C] I feel [Am] blue [F] in the [G7] nightAnd [C] I need [Am] you [F] to hold me [G7] tightWhen [C] ever I [Am] want you [F] all I have to [G7] do is[C] Drea-ea-[F]ea-[C]eam [C7]
[F] I can make you mine [Em] taste your lips of wine[Dm] Anytime [G7] night or [C] day [C7][F] Only trouble is [Em] gee whizI’m [D7] dreaming my life [G7] away
I [C] need you [Am] so [F] that I could [G7] dieI [C] love you [Am] so [F] and that is [G7] whyWhen [C] ever I [Am] want you [F] all I have to [G7] do is[C] Drea-ea- [F] ea- [C] eam [C7]
[F] I can make you mine [Em] taste your lips of wine[Dm] Anytime [G7] night or [C] day [C7][F] Only trouble is [Em] gee whizI’m [D7] dreaming my life [G7] away
I [C] need you [Am] so [F] that I could [G7] dieI [C] love you [Am] so [F] and that is [G7] whyWhen [C] ever I [Am] want you [F] all I have to [G7] do is[C] Drea-ea-ea-ea-[Am]eam [F] dream dream [G7] dream[C] Drea-ea- [F] ea- [C] eam [C/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page37
Whiskey In The Jar - Thin LizzySP: D Du Du DuCount in: 1-2-3-4Introduction: [C] [Am] [F] [C] (Two lines of verse)
[C] As I was a goin' over the [Am] far famed Kerry mountainsI [F] met with Captain Farrell and his [C] money he was countingI [C] first produced my pistol and I [Am] then produced my rapierSaid [F] "Stand and deliver" for you [C] are my bold deceiver
Chorus: Musha [G] ring dum-a doo dum-a da[C] Whack fol de daddy-o.[F] whack fol de daddy-oThere's [C] whiskey [G7] in the [C] jar.
I [C] counted out his money and it [Am] made a pretty pennyI [F] put it in me pocket and I [C] brought it home to JennyShe [C] said and she swore that she [Am] never would deceive meBut the [F] devil take the women for they [C] never can be easy
Chorus
I [C] went into my chamber, all [Am] for to take a slumberI [F] dreamt of gold and jewels and for [C] sure it was no wonderBut [C] Jenny drew me charges and she [Am] filled them up with water Then [F] sent for captain Farrell to be [C] ready for the slaughter.
Chorus
It was [C] early in the morning, just be[Am]fore I rose to travelThe [F] guards were all around me and [C] likewise Captain FarrellI [C] first produced me pistol for she [Am] stole away me rapierBut I [F] couldn't shoot the water, so a [C] prisoner I was taken.
Chorus
If [C] anyone can aid me, it's my [Am] brother in the army,If [F] I can find his station in [C] Cork or in Killarney.And [C] if he'll come and save me, we'll go [Am] roving near Kilkenny, and I [F] swear he'll treat me better than me [C] darling sporting Jenny.
Chorus * 2 (Slowing On The Last Line)
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page38
I Love to Boogie - T-RexSP: Du Du Du Du with a swingCount in: 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 andIntro: [E7] [E7] [A] [A] [A]
[A] We love to boogie - we love to boogie[D] The jitterbug boogie - [A] Bolan pretty boogie[E7] We love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] night
[A] Belinda Mae Fender's got a Cadillac BoneJenny lost her cherry walking all the way homeThe [D] passions of the Earth - blasted it's mindNow it's [A] neat sweet ready for the moon based grind[E7] We love to boogie -[A] We love to boogie on a Saturday night
[A] I said We love to boogie - we love to boogie[D] High school boogie - [A] jitterbug boogie[E7] We love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] night
[A] I love to boogie, I love to boogie[D] Jitterbug boogie, [A] teenage boogieYes, [E7] I love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] night
Instrumental:[A] We love to boogie - we love to boogie[D] Jitterbug boogie - [A] Bolan pretty boogie[E7] We love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] night
You [A] rattlesnake out with your tail feathers highJitterbug left and smile to the sky
With your [D] black velvet cape and your stovepipe hat[A] Be-bop baby, the dance is where it's at[E7] I love to boogieYes, [A] I love to boogie on a Saturday night
[A] I love to boogie, I love to boogie[D] Jitterbug boogie, [A] Bolan pretty boogieYes, [E7] I love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] night
[A] I love to boogie, I love to boogie[D] Jitterbug boogie, [A] teenage boogieYes, [E7] I love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] nightYes, [E7] I love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] nightYes, [E7] I love to boogie - on a Saturday [A] night [A/] [D/] [A/]
The Best Of Sets 1-6
Contents Saltburn District U3A Ukulele Group Page39