Citrus County Ukulele Club, 7/20/2013 Song List & Practice Sheets Contents I Walk The Line, Johnny Cash.......................................................................................... 2 Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash.................................................................................... 3 No Shoes No Shirt No Problem, Kenny Chesney ................................................................. 4 Stand By Me , by Ben E King, Key of C ............................................................................. 5 Octopus’s Garden, Music & lyrics by Ringo Starr, 1969 (Beatles) ........................................... 6 Stand By Me, by Ben E King, Key of A .............................................................................. 7 Puff The Magic Dragon ................................................................................................... 8 A Short Lesson on Strumming Patterns:........................................................................... 9

The last two songs are the challenge songs for the day. “Puff the Magic Dragon”, is by request, and it introduces the chords (Em) and (D7). Make particular note of the (D7), it’s probably not what you will find in your standard chord charts, this is the easy version of D7. And Puff is a good example of using two different strumming patterns in the same song. “Stand by Me” on page 7 is a better sounding and easier to sing (but harder to play) version in the Key of A, rather than C, introducing several new chords, (F#m) (D) (E7). Be sure to download the other handout for today, the “Lesson In Transitions”.

When to play the chord: In the intro and solo sections, a “/” after the chord indicates how many measures to play for each chord. One measure in a 4/4 song would be a count of 4. So in the example below, you would strum a count of 4 for the C chord four times, a count of 4 for the F chord two times, etc.

(C)//// (F)// (C)// If there is a space between the Chord and the word, start strumming the chord before you sing the word. If there is no space, you sing the word on the first strum of that chord. Strumming: We’re going to play around with strumming some more, and I’ve included a section on some different strumming examples on the last page. If you’re a beginner, these may be something to aspire to. Don’t worry if you’re not ready or not interested in different strumming patterns… no pressure, just strum in a way that’s comfortable for you.

I Walk The Line, Johnny Cash Uke:

Baritone:

CFN

CFN

Strum (Country Strum): ddu-ddu I keep a (G7)close watch on this heart of (C)mine I keep my (G7)eyes wide open all the (C)time I keep the (F)ends out for the tie that (C)binds Because you're (G7)mine, I walk the (C)line I find it (G7)very, very easy to be (C)true I find my (G7)self alone when each day is (C)through Yes, I'll ad (F)mit that I'm a fool for (C)you Because you're (G7)mine, I walk the (C)line As sure as (G7)night is dark and day is (C)light I keep you (G7)on my mind both day and (C)night And happi(F)ness I've known proves that it's (C)right Because you're (G7)mine, I walk the (C)line You've got a (G7)way to keep me on your (C)side You give me (G7)cause for love that I can't (C)hide For you I (F)know I'd try to turn the (C)tide Because you're (G7)mine, I walk the (C)line I keep a (G7)close watch on this heart of (C)mine I keep my (G7)eyes wide open all the (C)time I keep the (F)ends out for the tie that (C)binds Because you're (G7)mine, I walk the (C)line The Daily Ukulele, pg 138 First Note:

Folsom Prison Blues, Johnny Cash Uke:

CJFN

Baritone:

CJFN

(Count in: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3) Strum (Country Strum): ddu-ddu (But I like to combine the Country Strum for one measure and the Latin Strum for the next measure: “ddu-ddu ddu-udu”. It’s ok if we all aren’t strumming exactly the same.) I (C)hear the train a comin' it's rolling round the bend And I ain't seen the sunshine since(C7) I don't know when I'm (F)stuck in Folsom prison and time keeps draggin' (C)on But that (G7)train keeps a rolling, down to San An(C)tone When (C)I was just a baby, my mama told me son Always be a good boy don't (C7)ever play with guns But I (F)shot a man in Reno just to watch him (C)die Now when I (G7)hear that lonesome whistle I hang my head and (C)cry I (C)bet there's rich folks eating in a fancy dining car They're probably drinking coffee and (C7)smoking big cigars Well I (F)know I had it coming I know I can't be (C)free But those (G7)people keep on moving And that's what tortures (C)me Well if they (C)free me from this prison, If that railroad train was mine I bet I'd move it all a little (C7)farther down the line (F)Far from Folsom prison that's where I want to (C)stay And I'd (G7)let that lonesome whistle blow my blues a(C)way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOBXx_u3ukE

No Shoes No Shirt No Problem, Kenny Chesney Key of C * Strum: udud (or with a chunk: uduc) (C)//// (F)// (C)// I've been (C)up to my neck, Working six days a week Wearin' holes in the soles, Of the shoes on my feet Been (F)dreamin' of gettin' away, Since I don't (C)know Ain't (F)no better time than now, For Mexi(G7)co CHORUS: No (F)shoes, no (G7)shirt, and no (C)problems (F)Blues, what (G7)blues? Hey, I for(C)got 'em The (F)sun and the sand, And a (G7)drink in my hand, (C)With no bottom No (F)shoes, no (G7)shirt, and no (C)problems No problems (C)Want a towel on a chair, And the sand by the sea Wanna look through my shades, And see you there with me Wanna (F)soak up life for a while, In laid-back (C)mode No (F)boss, no clock, No dress (G7)code CHORUS: No (F)shoes, no (G7)shirt, and no (C)problems (F)Blues, what (G7)blues? Hey, I for(C)got 'em The (F)sun and the sand, And a (G7)drink in my hand, (C)With no bottom No (F)shoes, no (G7)shirt, and no (C)problems No problems (F)Babe, lets get packed, Take (G7)tops and flip flops (C)If you've got 'em No (F)shoes, no (G7)shirt, and no (C)problems No problems Outro: (C)//// (F)// (C)//

(until fades, end on a (C))

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-01jhW_Yzhs

Uke:

CFN Baritone:

CFN

Stand By Me , by Ben E King, Key of C Strum: d-du-udu (or with chunking d-cu-udu) Uke: When the (C)night has come And the (Am)land is dark And the (F)moon is the (G7)only light we’ll (C)see No I (C)won’t be afraid, no I (Am)won’t be afraid Just as (F)long as you (G7)stand, stand by (C)me

CaFN

So darlin’, darlin’, (C)stand by me, oh-oh-oh (Am)stand by me Stand (F)by me, (G7) stand by (C)me If the (C)sky that we look upon Should (Am)tumble and fall And the (F)mountains should (G7)crumble to the (C)sea I (C)won’t cry, I won’t cry, no I (Am)won’t shed a tear Just as (F)long as you (G7)stand, stand by (C)me And darlin’, darlin’, (C)stand by me, oh now (Am)stand by me Stand (F)by me, (G7) stand by (C)me Whenever you’re in trouble won’t you (Am)stand by me, Oh now (F)stand, (G7) stand by (C)me Darlin’, darlin’, (C)stand by me, oh now (Am)stand by me Stand (F)by me, (G7) stand by (C)me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaqjpfZJjpk

Baritone:

CaFN Chord Sequence: (C)(Am)(F)(G7)(C) repeated over throughout

Octopus’s Garden, Music & lyrics by Ringo Starr, 1969 (Beatles) Strum: ddu-udu Intro: (C)// (Am)// (F)// (G7)// (C) I’d like to be (Am) under the sea, In an (F)octopus’s garden in the (G7)shade. (C) He’d let us in, (Am) knows where we’ve been, In his (F)octopus’s garden in the (G7)shade. (Am) I’d ask my friends to come and see (F) An octopus’s (G7)garden with me. (C) I’d like to be (Am) under the sea, In an (F)octopus’s (G7)garden in the (C)shade. (C) We would be warm (Am) below the storm In our (F)little hideaway beneath the (G7)waves. (C) Resting our head (Am) on the sea bed In an (F)octopus’s garden near a (G7)cave. (Am) We would sing and dance a-(F)round, (F) Because we know we (G7)can’t be found. (C) I’d like to be (Am) under the sea, In an (F)octopus’s (G7)garden in the (C)shade. Solo: (C)// (Am)// (F)// (G7)// (C) We would shout (Am) and swim about The (F)coral that lies beneath the (G7)waves. (C) Oh what joy (Am) for every girl and boy, (F)Knowing they’re happy and they’re (G7)safe. (Am) We’d be so happy me and you, (F) No-one there to tell us (G7)what to do. (C) I’d like to be (Am) under the sea In an (F)octopus’s (G7)garden with (Am)you, In an (F)octopus’s (G7)garden with (Am)you, In an (F)octopus’s (G7)garden with (C)you. (F) (C) Youtube Ukulele Cover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9inZm2I2m2M

Uke:

CaFN Baritone:

CaFN

Stand By Me, by Ben E King, Key of A Strum: Ddu-udu (or with some chunking, Dcu-udu) INTRO (A)//(F#m)//(D)/(E7)/(A)/ When the (A)night has come, And the (F#m)land is dark And the (D)moon is the (E7)only light we’ll (A)see No I (A)won’t be afraid, no I (F#m)won’t be afraid Just as (D)long as you (E7)stand, stand by (A)me Darlin, darlin, (A)stand by me, oh now now (F#m)stand by me Stand (D)by me, (E7)stand by (A)me (A) If the (A)Sky we look upon should (F#m)tumble and fall and the (D)mountains should (E7)crumble to the (A)sea (A)I won't cry I won't cry No-o I (F#m)won't shed a tear Just as (D)long as you (E7)stand, stand by (A)me (A)Darling Darling Stand By Me, Oh (F#m)Stand by me (D)Stand by me, (E7)Stand by (A)me, Whenever you’re in trouble won't you (F#m)stand by me Oh now (D)stand, (E7)stand by (A)me (A)Darling Darling Stand By Me, Oh (F#m)Stand by me Stand (D)by me, (E7) Stand by (A)me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaqjpfZJjpk

Uke:

AxDL Baritone:

AxDL Chord Sequence: (A) (F#m) (D) (E7) (A) repeated throughout.

Puff The Magic Dragon Uke:

Baritone:

CeFaNK

CeFaNK

Strum: ddu-udu (but 2 downstrokes only for blue chords) Verse 1: (C)Puff, the magic (Em)dragon (F)lived by the (C)sea, And (F)frolicked in the (C)autumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hona(G7)lee. And (C)little Jackie (Em)Paper (F)loved that rascal (C)Puff, And (F)brought him strings and (C)sealing (Am)wax, and (D7)other (G7)fancy (C)stuff(G7) Verse 2: To(C)gether they would (Em)travel on a (F)boat with billowed (C)sail, (F)Jackie kept a (C)lookout (Am)perched on (D7)Puff's gigantic (G7)tail. (C)Noble kings and (Em)princes would (F)bow whene'er they (C)came. (F)Pirate ships would (C)lower their (Am)flags when (D7)Puff roared (G7)out his (C)name.(G7) Chorus: Oh, (C)Puff the magic (Em)dragon (F)lived by the (C)sea, And (F)frolicked in the (C)autumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hona(G7)lee. (C)Puff, the magic (Em)dragon (F)lived by the (C)sea, And (F)frolicked in the (C)autumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called (G7)Hona(C)lee. (G7) Verse 3: A (C)dragon lives for(Em)ever, but (F)not so little (C)boys, (F)Painted wings and (C)giant's (Am)rings make (D7)way for other (G7)toys. (C)One gray night it (Em)happened, Jackie (F)Paper came no (C)more, And (F)Puff that mighty (C)dragon, (Am)he (D7)ceased his (G7)fearless (C)roar. (G7) Verse 4: His (C)head was bent in (Em)sorrow, (F)green scales fell like (C)rain. (F)Puff no longer (C)went to (Am)play a(D7)long the cherry (G7)lane. With(C)out his lifelong (Em)friend, (F)Puff could not be (C)brave. So (F)Puff that mighty (C)dragon, (Am)sadly (D7)slipped in (G7)to his (C)cave. (G7) Chorus: Oh, (C)Puff the magic (Em)dragon (F)lived by the (C)sea, And (F)frolicked in the (C)autumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called Hona(G7)lee. (C)Puff, the magic (Em)dragon (F)lived by the (C)sea, And (F)frolicked in the (C)autumn (Am)mist in a (D7)land called (G7)Hona(C)lee. (G7)

A Short Lesson on Strumming Patterns: If you’re having trouble learning new strumming patterns, just try strumming and counting for a while, don’t worry about playing a song, just count and strum. After awhile the strum pattern will be committed to “muscle memory” and you can strum it without even thinking about it. Basic Strum (d-d-d-d): 1& 2& 3& 4& d d d d Common Strum (Basic Rock) (du-du-du-du): 1& 2& 3& 4& du du du du The Country Strum (ddu-ddu): 1& 2& 3& 4& d du d du

With Chunking: 1& 2& 3& 4& d Cu d Cu

The Latin, or Calypso Strum (ddu-udu): This strum is very commonly used on the ukulele. A variation on this strum was used by Israel (Iz) Kamakawiwo’ole in his rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

1& 2& 3& 4& d du u du

With Chunking: 1& 2& 3& 4& d Cu u du

Iz style: 1& 2& 3& 4& P Cu u du

Rock Strum (du-du-du-du): Emphasis on the 2nd and 4th Downstrums 1& 2& 3& 4& du Du du Du

With Chunking: 1& 2& 3& 4& du Cu du Cu

Nashville Strum (D-du-du-du): Emphasis on the 1st and 2nd Downstrums 1& 2& 3& 4& D Du du du

With Chunking: 1& 2& 3& 4& D Cu du du

No Name Strum (I don’t know the name of this one): ududd 1& 2& 3& 4& u du d d

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