2025 Ukulele Recital – On the Rocks

Achy Breaky Heart – C / G

[ VERSE] – – – [C] You can tell the world, you never was my girl. You can burn my clothes up when I’m [G] gone. You can tell your friends just what a fool I’ve been, and laugh and joke about me on the [C] phone.

[C] You can tell my arms go back onto the farm. You can tell my feet to hit the [G] floor; or you can tell my lips to tell my fingertips, they won’t be reaching out for you no [C] more.

– – – – – – – – [CHORUS] – – – – – But [C] don’t tell my heart – my achy breaky heart, I just don’t think he’d under-[G]-stand; and if you tell my heart – my achy breaky heart he might blow up and kill this [C] man. Oooooo

[VERSE] – – – [C] You can tell your ma, I moved to Arkansas. You can tell your dog to bite my [G] leg; or tell your brother Cliff whose fist can tell my lip. He never really liked me any-[C]-way.

Or [C] tell your Aunt Louise, tell her anything you please – myself already knows I’m not [G] OK; or you can tell my eyes to watch out for my mind it might be walking out on me [C] today.

Ain’t Gonna Rain no Mo’ – C / G

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Oh, a [C] peanut sat on the railroad track. It’s heart was all a-[G]-flutter. Around the bend came Number Ten. Toot! Toot! Peanut [C] butter

[REFRAIN] It [C] ain’t gonna rain no more, no more. It ain’t gonna rain no [G] more. How in the heck can I wash my neck, if it ain’t gonna rain no [C] more

My [C] uncle built a chimney. He built it up so [G] high. He had to tear it down again to let the moon go [C] by!

A [C] rich man rides a taxi. A poor man rides a [G] train. A bum he walks on the railroad tracks, and gets there just the [C] same

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A [C] man laid down by the sewer, and by the sewer he [G] died; and at the coroners inquest they called it [C] “sewercide”

We [C] gather in the Plaza Club, on [G] Saturdays at four. We listen to the music and we [C] sing it out once more.

[REFRAIN] It [C] ain’t gonna rain no more, no more. It ain’t gonna rain no [G] more. How in the heck can I wash my neck, if it ain’t gonna rain no [C] more

Cab Driver – C / F / G

[C] Cab driver, drive by Mary’s [G] place. I just want a chance to see her [C] face. Never mind the meter, let it [F] race. Cab [G] driver, drive by Mary’s [C] place.

[C] Cab driver, once more ’round the [G] block. Never mind the tickin’ of the [C] clock. I only wish we could have had a [F] talk. Cab [G] driver, once more ’round the [C] block.

[C] Cab driver, once more down the [G] street. There’s a little place we used to [C] eat. That’s where I laid my future at her [F] feet. Cab [G] driver, once more down the [C] street.

[C] Cab driver, wait here by the [G] door. Perhaps I’ll hold her in my arms once [C] more. Then things will be just like they were [F] before. Cab [G] driver, wait here by the [C] door.

[C] Cab driver, better take me [G] home. I guess that I was meant to be [C] alone. I hope God sends me a loved one of my [F] own. Cab [G] driver, better take me [C] home [F] [C]

Bicycle Built for Two – C / F / G

[C] Daisy! Daisy! [F] Give me your answer [C] true. [G] I’m half [C] crazy [F] all for the love of [G] you! It [F] won’t be a stylish [C] marriage. I [F] can’t afford a [C] carriage. But [C] you’ll look [F] sweet [C] upon the [F] seat of a [C] bicycle [G] built for [C] two.

[C] Henry, Henry, [F] Here is my answer [C] true. [G] I’ll not [C] marry [F] just for the love of [G] you. There [F] won’t be any [C] marriage if you [F] can’t afford a [C] carriage. Cause [C] I’ll be [F] damned, if [C] I’ll be [F] crammed on a [C] bicycle [G] built for [C] two.

Happy Birthday – C / F / G

Happy [C] Birthday to [G] You
Happy [G] Birthday to [C] You
Happy [C] Birthday dear [F] -NAME-
Happy [C] Birthday [G] to [C] You

Catch a Falling Star – G / C / D

[CHORUS] – – [G] Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. [D] Never let it fade away! [G] Catch a falling star an’ put it in your pocket. [D] Save it for a rainy [G] day!

[C] For love may come an’ tap you on the shoulder, [G] Some star-less night! [C] Just in case you feel you wanna’ hold her, [G] You’ll have a [D] pocketful of starlight!

[CHORUS] – – – – –

[C] For when your troubles start’n’ multiplyin’, [G] An’ they just might! It’s [C] easy to forget them without tryin’, [G] With just a [D] pocketful of starlight!

[CHORUS] – – – – – [G] Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. [D] Never let it fade away! [G] Catch a falling star an’ put it in your pocket. [D] Save it for a rainy [G] day!

[D] Save it for a rainy [G] day!

Deep in the Heart of Texas – C / G

The [C] stars at night are big and bright (clap) deep in the heart of [G] Texas.
The [G] prairie sky is wide and high (clap) deep in the heart of [C] Texas.

The [C] sage in bloom is like perfume (clap) deep in the heart of [G] Texas.
Re- [G] -minds me of the one I love (clap) deep in the heart of [C] Texas.

The [C] coyotes wail along the trail (clap) deep in the heart of [G] Texas.
The [G] rabbits rush around the brush (clap) deep in the heart of [C] Texas.

The [C] cowboys cry ki yippee yi (clap) deep in the heart of [G] Texas.
The [G] dawgies bawl and bawl and bawl (clap) deep in the heart of [C] Texas.

Doggie in the Window – C / G7

[CHORUS]

[Verse 1] – – – – – I [C] must take a trip to [G7] California, and leave my poor sweetheart [C] alone. If [C] he has a dog he won’t be [G7] lonesome, and the doggie will have a good [C] home.

[CHORUS] – – – – – How [C] much is that doggie in the [G7] window? The [G7] one with the waggley [C] tail? How [C] much is that doggie in the [G7] window? I [G7] do hope that doggie’s for [C] sale.

[Verse 2] – – – – – I [C] read in the paper there are [G7] robbers With [G7] flashlights that shine in the [C] dark My [C] love needs a doggie to protect him And [G7] scare them away with one [C] bark

[CHORUS]

[Verse 3] – – – – – I [C] don’t want a bunny or a [G7] kitty I [G7] don’t want a parrot that [C] talks. I [C] don’t want a bowl of little [G7] fishies. You [G7] can’t take a goldfish for [C] walks.

[CHORUS]

Down in the Valley – C / G / G7

[C] Down in the valley valley so [G] low
Hang your head [G7] over hear the wind [C] blow
Hear the wind [C] blow dear hear the wind [G] blow
Hang your head [G7] over hear the wind [C] blow.

[C] Roses love sunshine violets love [G] dew
Angels in [G7] Heaven know I love [C] you
Know I love [C] you, Dear know I love [G] you
Angels in [G7] Heaven know I love [C] you.

[C] If you don’t love me, love whom you [G] please
Throw your arms [G7] ’round me give my heart [C] ease.
Give my heart [C] ease, Love give my heart [G] ease
Throw your arms [G7] ’round me give my heart [C] ease.

[C] Writing this letter, containing three [G] lines,
Answer my [G7] question, “Will you be [C] mine?”
“Will you be [C] mine, Dear, will you be [G] mine,”
Answer my [G7] question, “Will you be [C] mine?”

[C] Write me a letter send it by [G] mail
Send it in [G7] care of Birmingham [C] jail
Birmingham [C] jail, Love Birmingham [G] jail
Send it in [G7] care of Birmingham [C] jail.

Elvira – C / F / G7

[C] Elvira, Elvira.. My heart’s on [G7] fire for [C] Elvira.

VERSE 1 – – – [C] Eyes that look like Heaven, lips like sherry wine. That girl can sure enough make my little light [G7] shine. [C] I get a funny feelin’ [F] up and down my spine..
[C] cause I know that [G7] my Elvira’s [C] mine.

[C] So, I’m singin’..Elvira, Elvira.. My heart’s on [G7] fire for [C] Elvira.

[C] Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. [C] Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. Heigh-ho, [G7] Silver, [C] a-way.

VERSE 2- – – [C] Tonight I’m gonna meet her, at the Hungry House Cafe. And I’m gonna give her all the love I [G7] can.[C] She’s gonna jump and holler, ’cause I [F] saved up my last two dollars.. [C] we’re gonna search, and [G7] find that preacher [C] man.

CHORUS: [C] And, I’m singin’..Elvira, Elvira.. My heart’s on [G7] fire for [C] Elvira.

[C] Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. [C] Giddy Up, Oom Poppa, Omm Poppa, Mow, Mow. Heigh-ho, [G7] Silver, [C] a-way.

[C – abrupt stop] Elvira

Hush Little Baby – C / G

[C] Hush, little baby [G] don’t say a word, Papa’s gonna buy you a [C] mocking bird. And [C] if that mocking [G] bird won’t sing, Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond [C] ring.

A nd [C] if that diamond [G] ring is brass, Papa’s gonna buy you a [C] looking glass. And [C] if that looking [G] glass gets broke, Papa’s gonna buy you a [C] billy goat.

And [C] if that billy [G] goat don’t pull, Papa’s gonna buy you a [C] cart and bull. And [C] if that cart and [G] bull turn over, Papa’s gonna buy you a [C] dog called Rover.

And [C] if that dog called [G] Rover don’t bark, Papa’s gonna buy you a [C] horse and cart. And [C] if that horse and [G] cart turn round, You’re still the sweetest little [C] babe in town.

Drinking Champagne – F / C7

[CHORUS] – – – – – I’m [F] drinking champagne feelin’ no pain till early [C7] morning. Dinin’ and dancin’ with every pretty girl I can [F] find. Having a fling with a pretty young thing till early [C7] morning, knowin’ tomorrow I’ll wake up with you on my [F] mind.

A guilty [C7] conscience? I [F] guess. Though [C7] I must con- [F] -fess; I [C7] never loved you much when you were [F] mine.

[CHORUS]

Guilty [C7] conscience? I [F] guess. Though [C7] I must con- [F] -fess; I [C7] never loved you much when you were [F] mine.

[CHORUS] So I’ll keep [F] drinking champagne feelin’ no pain till early [C7] morning. Dinin’ and dancin’ with every pretty girl I can [F] find. I’m havin’ a fling with a pretty young thing till early [C7] morning, knowin’ tomorrow I’ll wake up with you on my [F] mind.

[C7] Knowin’ tomorrow I’ll wake up with you on my [F] mind.

I’ll Fly Away – C / F / G

[C] One fine morning when this life is over [F] I’ll fly [C] away. [C] To a land where joys will never end [G] I’ll fly [C] away . . .

[CHORUS] [C] I’ll fly away, O Glory. [F] I’ll fly away.
[C] When I rise, Hallelujah, by and by, [G] I’ll fly away [C]

[C] When dark shadows of this life draw nigh, [F] I’ll fly [C] away. [C] Like a bird above these walls I’ll fly. [G] I’ll fly [C] away . . .

[CHORUS] [C] I’ll fly away, O Glory. [F] I’ll fly away.
[C] When I rise, Hallelujah, by and by, [G] I’ll fly away [C]

[C] Just a few more weary days and then [F] I’ll fly [C] away. [C] To a home secure and without end, [G] I’ll fly away [C]

[CHORUS] [C] I’ll fly away, O Glory. [F] I’ll fly away.
[C] When I rise, Hallelujah, by and by, [G] I’ll fly away [C]

Waltz Across Texas – F / C

[F] When we dance together my [C] world’s in disguise. It’s a fairyland tale that come [F] true. And when [F] you look at me with those [C] stars in your eyes; I could waltz across Texas with [F] you.

[CHORUS] [F] Waltz across Texas with [C] you in my arms. Waltz across Texas with [F] you. Like a [F] storybook ending, I’m [C] lost in your charms; I could waltz across Texas with [F] you.

VIOLIN SOLO

My [F] heartaches and troubles are [C] just up and gone, the moment that you come in [F] view. And with [F] your hand in mine dear I could [C] dance on and on. I could waltz across Texas with [F] you.

[CHORUS] [F] Waltz across Texas with [C] you in my arms. Waltz across Texas with [F] you. Like a [F] storybook ending, I’m [C] lost in your charms; I could waltz across Texas with [F] you.

Like a [F] storybook ending, I’m [C] lost in your charms; and I could waltz across Texas with [F] you.

Leaving on Jet Plane – C / F / G / Am

[Verse 1] – – – – – All my [C] bags are packed, I’m [F] ready to go. I’m [C] standing here [F] outside your door. I [C] hate to wake you [Am] up to say [G] goodbye. But the [C] dawn is breaking, it’s [F] early morn. The [C] taxi’s waiting, he’s [F] blowing his horn. [C] Already I’m so [Am] lonesome I could [G] 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 [Am] never let me [G] go. I’m [C] leaving [F] on a jet plane. [C] Don’t know when [F] I’ll be back again. [C] Oh [F] babe, I hate to [G] go.

[Verse 2] – – – – – There’s so [C] many times I’ve [F] let you down. So [C] many times I’ve [F] played around. I [C] tell you now [Am] they don’t mean a [G] thing. Every [C] place I go I’ll [F] think of you. Every [C] song I sing I’ll [F] sing for you. When [C] I come back I’ll [Am] bring your wedding [G] ring.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – [CHORUS]

[Verse 3] – – – – – [C] Now the time has [F] come to leave you. [C] One more time [F] let me kiss you. Then [C] close your eyes [Am] I’ll be on my [G] way. [C] Dream about the [F] days to come. When [C] I won’t have to [F] leave alone. [C] About the times [Am] I won’t have to [G] say.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – [CHORUS]

Oh Suzanna – C / G / F

Well, I [C] come from Alabama with my banjo on my [G] knee. And I’m [C] bound for Louisiana, oh my own [G] true love for to [C] see.

It [C] rained all night the day I left. The weather it was [G] dry. The [C] sun so hot – I froze to death – Susanna, [G] don’t you [C] cry

[CHORUS ] – – – [F] oh, Susannah. Now, [C] don’t you cry for [G] me. I [C] come from Alabama with a [G] banjo on my [C] knee

Well, I [C] had myself a dream the other night, when everything was [G] still. I [C] dreamed that I saw Susannah girl. [G] A-coming around the [C] hill.

A [C] buckwheat cake was in her mouth, a tear was in her [G] eye. I [C] said, I come from Dixie land – Susannah, [G] don’t you[C] cry

[CHORUS ]

I’m [C] comin down to New Orleans,and then I’ll look [G] around, and [C] when I find Susannah girl, [G] I’ll fall down to the [C] ground.

and [C] if I do not find her there, Alas, I’ll surely [G] die, and [C] when I’m dead and buried there, ⁠Susannah, [G] don’t you [C] cry.

[CHORUS ]

The Riddle Song – C / F / G

I [C] gave my love a [F] cherry, that had no [C] stone.
I [G] gave my love a [C] chicken, that had no [G] bone.
I [G] told my love a [C] story that had no [G] end.
I [Am] gave my love a [F] baby with [G] no cry- [C] -ing.

How [C] can there be a [F] cherry that has no [C] stone?
And how [G] can there be a [C] chicken that has no [G] bone?
And how [G] can there be a [C] story that has no [G] end?
And how [Am] can there be a [F] baby with [G] no cry- [C] -ing?

A [C] cherry when it’s [F] blooming, it has no [C] stone.
A [G] chicken when it’s [C] piping, it has no [G] bone.
The [G] story that I [C] love you, it has no [G] end.
A [Am] baby when it’s [F] sleeping, it’s [G] not cry- [C] -ing.

Tom Dooley – C / G7

[SPOKEN] – – – – Throughout history there have been many songs written about the eternal triangle. This next one tells the story of a Mr. Grayson, a beautiful woman, and a condemned man named Tom Dooley. When the sun rises tomorrow, Tom Dooley must hang.

[CHORUS] – – – – – [C] Hang down your head,Tom Dooley. Hang down your head and [G7] cry. Hang down your head, Tom Dooley. Poor boy, you’re bound to [C] die.

[C] I met her on the mountain, there I took her [G7] life. Met her on the mountain, stabbed her with my [C] knife.

[CHORUS]

[C] This time tomorrow, reckon where I’ll [G7] be . . . Hadn’t-a been for Grayson, I’d-a been down in [C] Tennessee.

[CHORUS]

[C] This time tomorrow, reckon where I’ll [G7] be . . . Down in some lonesome valley hangin’ from a white oak [C] tree.

[CHORUS]
[Repeat CHORUS] – Bill sing main line, Robert sing syncopation
Poor boy, you’re bound to [C] die.

You are my Sunshine – C / F / G

Announce: Rewrite for Jen Long’s daughter.

The other [C] night dear, as I lay sleeping. I dreamed that [F] you had gone [C] away. When I [F] awoke dear, I was [C] mistaken. For right there [G] in your bed you [C] lay.

[ CHORUS] You are my [C] sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me [F] happy when skies are [C] gray. – – – – – You’ll never [F] know dear, how much I [C] love you. Please don’t [C] take my [G] sunshine [C] away.

You told me [C] once dear you really loved me, and no one [F] else could come [C] betweeen. But you [F] grew up dear. You found a [C] love dear. And I can [G] see he’s the man of your [C] dreams.

[CHORUS]

In all my [C] dreams dear, I really love you. I know that [F] I could not be [C] wrong. And I am [F] happy, to see a woman, who is [C] now so [G] happy and so [C] strong.

[CHORUS]

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