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Contents:
1 Singing in the Rain
2 She'll be coming round the mountain
3 When the Saints go marching in
4 You are my sunshine
5 Lion Sleeps tonight
6 Happy Birthday
7 Amazing Grace
8 Daisy Bell
9 Sloop John B
10 Does your chewing gum lose its’ flavour
Appendices: Chord Diagrams, Getting to know your Ukulele, and our
starter song: The Wheels on the bus
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Music Book 1 December 2016
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1 Singing in the rain (Key F - 2 chord version: F and C7) JS 2012
Doo-be-doo-doo-doo Doo-be-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-be-doo-doo-doo-doo Doo-be-doo-doo-doo-doo...
Chords - sing "I'm"....F 24 / C7 32 / F 8 / again Verse 1 F I'm singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain C7 What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again I'm laughing at clouds, So dark up above F 'Cause the sun's in my heart, And I'm ready for love Verse 2 F Let the stormy clouds chase, Everyone from the place C7 Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face C7 I'll walk down the lane, With a happy refrain F 'Cause I'm singing, Just singing in the rain. Repeat Verse 1 F I'm singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain C7 What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again I'm laughing at clouds, So dark up above F 'Cause the sun's in my heart, And I'm ready for love I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain! I'm dancin' and singin' in the rain... Doo-be-doo-doo-doo etc
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2 She'll be comin' 'round the mountain - Key F (3 chords) 2012 JS New chord Bb (easy version) Chords:
Sing " She'll be.....F12 / C7 4 / F 4 / Bb 4 / F2 / C7 2 / F4 / again Verse 1 F She'll be comin' 'round the mountain when she comes (toot, toot)
C7 She'll be comin' 'round the mountain when she comes (toot, toot) F She'll be comin' 'round the mountain Bb She'll be comin' 'round the mountain F C7 F She'll be comin' 'round the mountain when she comes (toot, toot) 2. She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (whoa back) 3. Oh, we'll all go out and meet her when she comes (Oh yeah) (At the end of each verse do all the sounds of the previous verses in reverse order -Copyright Ralph Shaw 2007)
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3 When the saints go marching in - Key F ( arr. J.Scoble, 2014)
Oh when the saints
♩ ♩ ♩ F12 / C7 4 / F4 / Bb4 / F2 C7 2/ F4 +1 (stop)
or or
Verse 1
F
Oh when the saints go marching in,
C7
Oh when the saints go marching in,
F Bb
I want to be in that number
F C7 F
When the saints go marching in.
Verse 2
F
Oh when the Reds go marching in,
C7
Oh when the Reds go marching in,
F Bb
I want to be in that number
F C7 F
When the Reds go marching in.
Verse 3
F
Oh when the sun refuses to shine,
C7
Oh when the sun refuses to shine,
F Bb
I want to be in that number
F C7 F
When the sun refuses to shine.
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4 You are my sunshine - Key F (introducing F7) Chorus
F F7 Chords
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You are my F4 F74 Bb4 F4
Bb F Bb4 F4 F2 C7 2 F4
You make me happy when skies are grey
F Bb F
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
F C7 F
Please don't take my sunshine away
Verses
F F7
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
Bb F
I dreamed I held you in my arms
F Bb F
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
F C7 F
So I hung my head and I cried.
Chorus ...'You are my....'
F F7
I'll always love you and make you happy,
Bb F
If you will only say the same.
F Bb F
But if you leave me and love another,
F C7 F
You'll regret it all some day
Chorus........'You are my sunshine' ...
F F7
You told me once, dear, you really loved me
Bb F
And no one else could come between.
F Bb F
But not you've left me and love another;
F C7 F
You have shattered all of my dreams: Chorus........'You are my sunshine'..
You could play F
instead of F7, if
you wish
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5 The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Tight Fit – key F (JS – 2012) New chord Bb Chords F4 Bb 4 F 4 C7 4 repeat 4 times (Just singing ) We-de-de-de, de-de-de-de-de, we-um-um-a-way! We-de-de-de, de-de-de-de-de, we-um-um-a-way! A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(Bb) wimoweh, a-wimoweh A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(C7) wimoweh, a-wimoweh A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(Bb) wimoweh, a-wimoweh A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(C7) wimoweh, a-wimoweh Verse 1 (F) In the jungle, the (Bb) mighty jungle, the (F) lion sleeps to(C7)night, (F) In the jungle, the (Bb) quiet jungle, the (F) lion sleeps to(C7)night. CHORUS (Main vocal and backing sung together ) Wee-ooo-eee-ooo, we-um-um-a-way! (A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(Bb) wimoweh, a-wimoweh A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(C) wimoweh, a-wimoweh) x2 Verse 2 (F) Near the village, the (Bb) peaceful village, the (F) lion sleeps to(C)night, (F) Near the village, the (Bb) peaceful village, the (F) lion sleeps to(C)night. CHORUS Verse 3 (F) Hush my darling don’t (Bb) fear my darling, the (F) lion sleeps to(C)night, (F) Hush my darling don’t (Bb) fear my darling, the (F) lion sleeps to(C)night. CHORUS - (all three parts sung together ) Wee-ooo-eee-ooo, we-um-um-a-way! Da-da-do’ Da-da-do’ Da-da-do’ Da-da-do’ Da-da dum-um-away! A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(Bb) wimoweh, a-wimoweh A (F) wimoweh, a-wimoweh a -(C) wimoweh, a-wimoweh)
or or
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6 Happy Birthday Key F - melody (J.Scoble mk1) Introducing playing the tune (notes)
Explanation: C fret 30 string Chords (care with the rests) Sing "Happy".....F 3 / C7 3/ C7 3 / F 3/ F 3 / Bb 3/ (rest -count 2,3) sing 'Happy' F2 C7 1/ F1 (count 2,3) again or or
Melody F C7 Hap-py birth -day to you 1. C C D C F E 30 30 32 30 21 20 C7 F Hap-py birth day to you 2. C C D C G F 30 30 32 30 23 21 F Bb Ha -ppy birth day Dear ................ 3. C C C A F E D (Pause) 30 30 13 10 21 20 32 F C7 F Ha - ppy birthday to you 4. Bb Bb A F G F 11 11 10 21 23 21
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7 Amazing Grace Key F -simplified melody – playing the tune (notes)
(J.Scoble mk1 ) Explanation: C fret 30 string Count: 1,2.3 ; 1,2 Amazing Grace - Key F – chords A – mazing
1. F 3 F(7)* 3 Bb 3 F3 2. F6 C7 6 3. F 3 F(7)* 3 Bb 3 F3 4. F3 C7 3 Bb 3 F2 * optional Verse A maz - ing grace how sweet the sound 1. C F F A G F D C 30 21 21 10 23 21 32 30 to save a wretch like me. 2. C F F A G A C (count 2,3; 1.2) 30 21 21 10 23 10 13 I once was lost and now I'm found, 3. A C A F C D F D C 10 13 10 21 30 32 21 32 30
was blind but now I see 4. C F F A G F (count 2,3; 1.2) 30 21 21 10 23 21
* Optional
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8 Daisy Bell - Key F (arranged J.Scoble,2014)
Chords - F, Bb, C7, Dm, G7
F F Bb F Chords:
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do F6/ F6/ Bb6/F6/
C7 F Dm G7 C7 C76/F3Dm3/G76/C76
I’m half cra-zy all for the love of you C76/F6/
C7 F F3/Bb3/F3/C73/
It won’t be a stylish marriage F3/C73/F3/C73/
F Bb F C7 F3/ C73/ F6
I can’t afford a carriage
F C7 F C7
But you’ll look sweet.... upon the seat
F C7 F
On a bicycle made for two.
Verse 2
F Bb F
Harry, Harry, here is your answer dear
C7 F Dm G7 C7
I won’t tar-ry it makes me feel so queer
C7 F
If you can’t afford a carriage
F Bb F C7
There won’t be any marriage
F C7 F C7
‘Cause I’ll be switched if I get hitched
F C7 F
On a bicycle made for two.
REPEAT WITH GUSTO
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9 Sloop John B - Key F (arranged J.Scoble, 2014)
Chords F, Bb, C7, F7, Gm
Chords
We (F) sail on the sloop John B F24 C7 8 F4 F7 4
My grandfather and me Bb4 Gm4
Around Nassau town, we did roam[C7] F4 C7 4 F8
Drinking all [F]night (F7)
Got into a [Bb]fight [Gm]
I [F]feel so broke up
I [C7]wanna go [F]home
Chorus
So [F]hoist up the John B's sail
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the Captain ashore
And let me go [C7]home,
I wanna go [F]home,(F7)
I wanna go [Bb]home, [Gm] I [F]feel so broke up
I [C7] wanna go [F]home
[F]The first mate he got drunk
And broke in the Captain's trunk
The constable had to come and take him a[C7]way
Sheriff John [F]Stone ,(F7)
Why don't you leave me [Bb]alone,[Gm]
Well I [F]feel so broke up [C7]I wanna go [F]home
(Chorus)
[F]The poor cook he caught the fits
And threw away all my grits
And then he took and he ate up all of my [C7]corn
Let me go [F]home (F7)
Why don't they let me go [Bb]home [Gm]
[F]This is the worst trip [C7]I've ever been [F]on
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10 Does your chewing gum lose its flavour? - Key F
Chords - F, C7, Bb, F7, G7
Verse 1
F C7 F
Oh-me, oh-my, oh-you
F C7 F
Whatever shall I do
Bb F C7 F
Hallelujah, the question is peculiar
F C7 F
I'd give a lot of dough
F C7 F
If only I could know
G7
The answer to my question
C7
Is it yes or is it no?
Chorus
C7 F
Does your.......... chewing gum lose its flavour
C7
On the bedpost overnight?
If your mother says don't chew it
F F7
Do you swallow it in spite?
Bb C7
Can you catch it on your tonsils?
F Bb
Can you heave it left and right?
F
Does your chewing gum lose its flavour
C7 F
On the bedpost overnight?
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Verse 2
Here comes a blushing bride
The groom is by her side
Up to the altar
Just as steady as Gibraltar
Why, the groom has got the ring
And it's such a pretty thing
But as he slips it on her finger
The choir begins to sing
Chorus......Does your chewing gum......
Verse 3
Now the nation rise is one
To send their only son
Up to the White House
Yes, the nation's only White House
To voice their discontent
Unto the Pres-I-dent
They pawn the burning question
What has swept this continent
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Appendix 1
Chord Diagrams used in this book
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Appendix 2: Getting to know your Ukulele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEB1QtT0zIA
See the next page for more information on tuning.
Body
String
Adjusters
String.
G No.4 C No. 3 E No. 2 A No. 1
First Fret
Second Fret
Strings are tuned to
G C E A
Sound hole:
Strum the strings
in this area Neck/frets
Bridge
Nut
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Which Size of Ukulele?
The most common size for a beginner’s Ukulele is called a ‘Soprano’ Ukulele. This size is
suitable for most children. Prices start around £15 to £20.
The next size up is a ‘Concert’ Ukulele which has a bigger body and a longer neck. We would
suggest that you visit a shop and see which size feels best. Alternatively come along to our
‘Singalong a Uke’ evening on the last Monday of each month at 6.30pm – see
http://www.visitthorntonledale.co.uk/assets/cabinet/Sing_along_a_Uke_poster_Sept_16.p
df . If you arrive a little earlier we can have a chat and let you try different sizes of
instruments.
There are smaller and larger Ukuleles but the Soprano and Concert sizes are most popular.
Tuning:
The strings are tuned to GCEA – note: on Soprano and Concert Ukuleles the G is a high G.
If you are tuning using a piano this is a link to doing so http://www.get-tuned.com/ukulele-
tuning-piano.php
If you have a smartphone, you can download an App – most of these are free
of charge. These are fine for use in a quiet room. They use the microphone of
the smartphone and so if there is any other sound, the tuning becomes almost
impossible. You pluck each string in turn until the desired tuning is reached,
which is typically indicated by a letter that turns green when the tuning is
correct.
Most players use a clip on tuner which works using the vibration of the
ukulele’s neck. These are not affected by extraneous noise and cost from
about £5. When you reach the correct note they typically turn green. Start
with string 4 (G) and then 3, 2, 1. Pluck the string with your thumb of one
hand whilst turning the string adjusters. There are lots of tutorials on the
internet e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSa3oIQSgCA
Some tuners have a button for individual instruments and simply tell you the
string number
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Appendix 3: Chords and strumming
Chords are a collection of notes that give nice harmonious sound when you strum the four
strings. They sound nicest if you strum near to the sound hole or slightly higher up the neck
of the ukulele. Ideally wear a short sleved shirt/blouse or roll your sleve up.
The songs in this book are chosen as they are easy to play – initially with just one finger on
your left hand.
On a right handed ukulele your left hand holds the string(s) whilst your right hand strums
downward. Most players use the back of their first finger to strum the strings but other
fingers are ok as is the thumb if you prefer. A strum is a gentle downward motion – as you
get more exerience the strumming pattern can change rythmn and includes up and down
strokes.
Chords are shown by little diagrams like this:
Your finger should go just above the fret. Try to avoid touching the
adjacent strings. Try plucking each string individually. They should
make a nice note free from rattle. This chord F (easy version) has a
finger on string 2. If string 2 is ‘rattley’ then try pressing a bit harder. If
strings 4, 3, & 1 are ‘Rattley’ then it is likely to be the position of your
finger. Try to get a right angle bend in your knuckle … if it will let you!
Appendix 4 has a simple song using F and C7 chords. Strum some downward strokes then
start to sing the tune. The songs in the main part of the music book have a ‘Talking
Songbook’ to follow. As you play the songbook we talk you though each song whist playing
and singing. See
http://www.visitthorntonledale.co.uk/assets/cabinet/Thornton_Ukes_Talking_Songbook_B
ook_1_Jan_2015.pdf
Nut of the ukulele
Put your finger here
For this chord put your finger
where this red dot is
Suggested finger number
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Appendix 4: The wheels on the bus
Other verses: