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1 Parts of the baritone ukulele Ukulele Basics Open Strings Tuning the ukulele to itself ret the 4 th string at the 5 th fret and compare to 3 rd string. Use 4 th fret for 3 rd string, 5 th for 2 nd. o B o n E (remember o BonE) The same as guitar for strings 1-4, but no 5 or 6 th string If you don't have an electronic tuner, you can fret the uke strings to tune it to itself as above. This is for linear (low ) tuning. Most often, the ukulele string is flat. To tune higher, turn the tuning peg counter-clockwise and re-check. or a high 4 th string, fret it at the second and play with the first string THIS IS OR EUATIONAL USE ONLY - NOT OR SALE

2 Picking - Open strings Remember the notes of the open strings...be Play each string individually by pushing down and away from yourself with your right thumb until it slips off the string and you hear the note. Then, mute (quiet) the note by putting your thumb on that string, or mute all of the strings by placing right hand lightly on the strings (rest position). Tap your foot as you play each string foot four times before bring your thumb back to the string - play each string 4 times, then to the next string. Begin at the 4th E E E E E rest B B B B B-rest B B B B-rest rest rest 3 -rest Let s play along as we sing a familiar tune Play the open 3 rd string for and the 4 th string for Play once for each word in Row, Row Row, Row, Row Your Boat irst note = - open 3rd string Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream! Swing Low, Sweet hariot irst note = sing B - open 2 nd string Swing low, sweet chariot, comin for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot, comin for to carry me home

3 The Scale We will often play in the key of major. is the "root" note, we begin there. E A B This key, uses a scale consisting of the notes You have probably seen the major scale on a piano as the white keys. Note the black keys, called shaps or flats when ascending or descending These are not played in this scale, but can be counted long with the white key notes Start at # 2 steps then start with # E 2 steps then E - 1 step 221 # 2 steps, # A 2 steps, A A# B 2 steps, B - 1 step.2221 This will work for any major scale Play the scale with only the 2nd string (B string ) -frets 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13. Starting at the first fret, go up 2 frets, play. Then, go up 2 more, then 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 What about the scale?- start with the open 3rd string, and then you could ascend the 3 rd string nut III - or try playing it near the nut, ending on the on the 3 rd fret of the 1 st string How do we know which notes are appropriate for the key of? To find the scale in : first write all possible notes # A A# B # # E # use the formula for the major scale steps A 2 B1 2 2 E 2#1 major scale is A B E #

4 Introduction to hords A chord is a group of notes plated at the same time - play strings 4, 3 and 2 B= Remember the scale with the notes A B E # We could assign numbers to each note relative to B If we start at and choose every other note, we get a major chord, B (Play one, skip one, play one, skip one) then begins again at the root = 1 or the ukulele, we have 4 strings, so you could play are 2 's in the chord B These are in a different order and will have a different sound than E Let's look at your first chord -. Place your left ring finger behind the third fret of the first string as illustrated below - this changes the 1st string E to for B. Remember the scale B E B Ring finger behind (at the) third fret of first string ingering - 1=index, 2=long finger, 3=ring finger, 4=small finger Your next chord - 7 B B When you lower the pitch of the first string to, fretting it at the first fret rather than the 3rd, and add this note to the chord B, it creates a 7 chord B. This is sometimes called a dominant 7 th chord, but don t let that worry you. The 7 th tone is flatted rather than # as the 7 th position in the scale.

5 Three Rules: 1. Smile 2. Just keep strumming 3. Big finish Strumming - right hand - two methods: 1. Hold hand palm towards chest - point index finger at yourself Strum down with back of index fingernail an strum up index finger pad 2. Strum with thumb only - best for down only, softer effect - Strum comes from wrist always keep it loose and easy, like shaking water off your hand hord - Ring finger left hand 3rd fret first string Strum Patterns: =down U=up ount 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4 Tap your foot on all beats- 1, 2, 3, 4 or 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 ( ) U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 5. 1 st is usually emphasized 6. UUUU UUUU UUUU UUUU equal emphasis There is a practice sheet on strums on ukeeducation.org website

6 hord Practice to 7 Start with your ring finger (#3) on the third fret for, then slide it back to the second fret on the first string. Put your long finger on the third string, second fret and then your index finger on the second string first fret. Practice to 7. Slide ring finger back to 3rd fret to change 7 to - x8, 7 x 8, x8, 7 x8, x4, 7 x4 x4, 7x4, x2, 7 x2 Row, Row, Row Your Boat irst note = - open 3rd string Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream! Swing Low, Sweet hariot irst note=e - open 2nd Swing low, sweet chariot, comin for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot, comin for to carry me home

7 hord Practice to Use 1 finger on your left hand for each fret B B # B E E to Walk down the first string -3rd finger, 2nd maj7, 1st 7. Then roll your index finger over to second string and stretch your long finger to the fourth string second fret for. Practice to and to. Think of how you would change from to 7 keep your index finger rooted. The first 1st string progression is, #,, E while playing these chords. x8 strums, maj7 x8, 7 x8 - x8, then 4 strums each, then 2 then 1 strum each of maj7 7 x4, then the sequence maj7 7 x4 own in the Valley Key of irst note= own in the valley, the valley so low, hang your head over, hear the wind blow Hear the wind blow, hear the wind blow, hang your head over, hear the wind blow Melody TAB E B E E B E E E B E Melody TAB When you see numbers below a song as shown to the right - the strings are shown 4 th lowest the numbers refer to which fret on which string to fret and play

8 SWIN LOW, SWEET HARIOT TRAITIONAL STRUM KEY O IRST NOTE = B horus 7 Swing low, sweet chariot, comin for to carry me home 7 Swing low, sweet chariot, comin for to carry me home I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, 7 omin for to carry me home. A band of angels comin after me, 7 omin for to carry me home. horus If you get there before I do, 7 omin for to carry me home. Just tell my friends that I m a comin too, 7 omin for to carry me home. horus I m sometimes up and sometimes down, 7 omin for to carry me home. But still my soul feels heavenly bound 7 omin for to carry me home. horus melody TAB E B B B E B B E B E A B A

9 YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE OLIVER HOO - MOIIE Intro 7 Key of irst note= The other night dear as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms But when I awoke dear, I was mistaken 7 And I hung my head and I cried. horus You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey. You'll never know dear, how much I love you 7 Please don't take my sunshine a-way. horus I'll always love you and make you happy If you will only say the same. But if you leave me and love another 7 You'll regret it all someday. horus But if you stay dear, I'll always love you And then you'll love me one the same We'll have each other and be so happy, 7 Our love will burn a brighter flame horus Strum pattern: - can strum only 4th string on first down stroke

10 hord Practice - a new chord - (in) and the 7 sequence B E B E E E A # to, then to 7 Start with your ring finger (#3) on the third fret for. Reach your long finger to the fourth string, second fret for E minor (in or ). Then place your index finger on the second string first fret for. Then shift your long finger to the third string second fret and put your ring finger down on the first string second fret for 7 -you may need to rotate your wrist to the left to play 7 comfortably. Practice to x8, to x8, to 7 x8 - many, many songs use this x4, x4, x4, 7 x4, then drop the strums to 2, then 1-7 to chord is constructed of A # Start with your ring finger (#3) on the third fret for, then move it over to the third fret on the second string. Put your index finger on the third string, second fret and then your long finger on the first string second fret. Practice to. or to, to 8 strums each, x 4 then x1 / The sequence 7 is found especially on early rock n roll.

11 Octopus s arden Ringo Starr Strum U U or Key of irst Note= [] I'd like to be [] under the sea In [] an octopus' garden in the [7] shade [] He'd let us in, [] knows where we've been In [] his octopus' garden in the [7] shade. [] I'd ask my friends to come and see [] An octopus' [7] garden with me [] I'd like to be [] under the sea In [] an octopus' [7] garden in the [] shade. [] We would be warm [] below the storm [] In our little hideaway beneath the [7] waves [] Resting our head [] on the sea bed In [] an octopus' garden near a [7] cave [] We would sing and dance around [] Because we know we [7] can't be found [] I'd like to be [] under the sea In [] an octopus' [7] garden in the [] shade [] We would shout [] and swim about [] The coral that lies beneath the [7] waves [] Oh what joy for [] every girl and boy [] Knowing they're happy and they're [7] safe [] We d be so happy you and me [] No one there to tell us what to [7] do [] I'd like to be [] under the sea In [] an octopus' [7] garden with ()you. In [] an octopus' [7] garden with [] you. [] In [] an octopus' [7] garden with [] you [] []

12 LOOMOTION LITTLE EVA Key of irst note = [] Everybody's doin' a [ brand new dance, now [] (ome on baby, [] do the Locomotion) [] I know you'll get to like it if you [] give it a chance now [] (ome on baby, [] do the Locomotion) [] My little baby sister can [Am] do it with me [] It's easier than learning your [A7] A B 's So [] come on, come on and [7] do the Locomotion with [] me You gotta swing your hips, now [] ome on, baby. Jump [] up Jump back Well, I [7] think you've got the knack. [] Now that you can do it, [ let's make a chain, now [] (ome on baby, [] do the Loco motion) [] A chug a chug a motion like a [] railroad train, now. [] (ome on baby, [ do the Loco motion) [] o it nice and easy, now, [Am] don't lose control: [] A little bit of rhythm and a [A7] lot of soul. So [] come on, come on and [7] do the Loco motion with [] me. You gotta swing your hips, now [] ome on, baby. Jump [] up Jump back Well, now, I [7] think you've got the knack. [] Move around the floor in a [] Locomotion. [] (ome on baby, [] do the Locomotion) [] o it holding hands if [] you get the notion. [] (ome on baby, [] do the Locomotion) There's [] never been a dance that's so [Am] easy to do. It [] even makes you happy when you're [A7] feeling blue, So [] come on, come on and [7] do the Locomotion with [] me You gotta swing your hips now [] That s right [] You re doin fine [] ome on baby [] Jump up Jump back [] You re looking good [] [7]

13 The Blues - New hords E, A, A7 and B7 Key of E E # B E # B E E A # E E # E # A B # E is similar to, but with your index finger added on the third string, first fret. E7 has the E down 2 steps to, so remove the long finger. To play A. rotate your wrist to the left and move your long finger over to the third string, second fret and put your index on fourth string second fret and ring on second string second fret. Play A7 by not fretting the 3 rd string. Then to play B7, move your index finger back to the fourth string, first fret and your ring finger over to the first string second fret. Play E, A, B7 These chords work well together and are particularly useful for playing blues songs. Try plucking each string to make sure you are playing clean. Perhaps try some new strums like down/down/up/up/down E x8, A x8, B7 x8. E x4, A x4, B7 x4. E, A and B7 then play EEEE E7E7E7E7 AAAA A7A7A7A7 EEEE B7B7B7B7 AAAA 7 th chords made by adding a flatted 7 th with the triad or instance, the E scale is E # # A B # # E So E7 includes b7 E # B and (the flatted 7 th )

14 HOW LON BLUES BY LEROY ARR E E7 How long, baby how long, A A7 Has that evening train been gone? E B7 E How long, how how long, baby how long? Went to the [E] station, didn't see no [E7] train. own in my [A] heart, I have an aching [A7] pain. How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? I feel dis[e]gusted, I feel so [E7] bad Thinking 'bout the [A] good time that I once had [A7] had. How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? I could see the [E] green grass growing on the [E7] hill; I ain't seen no [A] greenback on a dollar [A7] bill. How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? You're gonna be [E] sorry you ll feel so [E7] blue. When you want [A] me, baby, I declare I want, want [A7] you. How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? Solo on Verse - use notes from blues scale E B A E box below Start on the higher E and just play around to find the melody on't have no [E] money for to ride the [E7] train. I would ride the [A] rails, baby, to be with you a[a7]gain. How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [B] long? How [E] long, baby how [E7] long Must I [A] keep my, my watching [A7] point? How [E] long, how[b7] long, baby how [E] long?

15 KEY TO THE HIHWAY BY BI BILL BROONZY E B7 I got the key to the highway A A7 Billed out and bound to go E7 I'm gonna leave here running B7 E B7 Walking is most too slow E B7 I'm going back to the border, A A7 Where I'm better known E7 You know you haven't don't nothing, B7 E B7 But drove a good man away from home E B7 When the moon peeps over the mountain A A7 I'll be on my way. E7 I'm gonna roam this old highway B7 E B7 Until the break of day E B7 So give me one, one more kiss mama A A7 Just before I go. E7 ause when I leave this time, B7 E B7 I won't be coming back no more. REPEAT IRST VERSE Intro/ Turnaround/ (for Ending no B7) WALKOWN B7 E B h

16 Jambalaya Hank Williams INTRO A A A A Key of irst note= # A oodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou A My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh Son of a gun, we'll have good fun on the bayou HORUS: A Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a fillet gumbo 'ause tonight I'm gonna see my cher a mio A Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou. Solo E B A Thibay-deaux, ountaineaux, the place is buzzin' Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen A ress in style, go hog wild, me oh my oh Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou. REPEAT HORUS

17 ongratulations! You have arrived at the crossroads you now need to choose whether you will languish in a state of Bariuke ignorance, or take on a challenge the chord believe me, it s worth it. This will enable you to play in the key of many uke songs are in and this is the first step towards moving up the neck. A The key to getting this chord is the pinch on the first 2 strings with your index finger you may need to move your thumb more to the back of the neck. Once you have it, play these 2 strings to see if the sound is clear. Adjust until it is. Then, just place your long finger on the third string second fret and ring finger on the fourth string third fret. Again, play each string individually to seek out a plunker. If it s a bit off, play it that way for now, but practice getting this chord to ring clear. Move it up a fret to play # - pretty easy? You could play it at the 5 th fret for A. This is the great thing about moveable chords we will learn others too. or now, let s learn a chord progression in key of - Play 8 strums on each chord, then 4 strums per chord

18 This Land Is Your Land Key of Woody uthrie irst note= This land is your land this land is my land 7 rom alifornia to the New York Island rom the Redwood forests to the ulfstream waters 7 This land was made for you and me As I was walking that ribbon of highway 7 I saw above me an endless skyway I saw below me a golden valley 7 This land was made for you and me I roamed and rambled and followed my footsteps 7 Through the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts And all around me a voice was sounding 7 This land was made for you and me This land is your land this land is my land 7 rom alifornia to the New York Island rom the Redwood forests to the ulfstream waters 7 This land was made for you and me Strum pattern: Key of irst note =

19 THREE LITTLE BIRS BOB MARLEY Key of irst note = horus: on t worry, about a thing ause every little thing, gonna be alright Singin don t worry, about a thing ause every little thing, gonna be alright Verse: Rise up this mornin Smile with the rising sun three little birds sit by my doorstep Singin sweet songs of melodies pure and true sayin, this my message to you-oo-oo horus: on t worry, about a thing ause every little thing, gonna be alright Singin don t worry, about a thing ause every little thing, gonna be alright Repeat Verse Repeat horus Reggae strum Tap, Up strum, tap Up strum or d d - strum on counts 2 and 4

20 I'm a Believer Neil iamond Strum U U or Key of irst Note= I thought love was only true in fairy tales Meant for someone else but not for me Love was out to get me That s the way it seemed 7 isappointment haunted all my dreams (-----tacet-----) horus: Then I saw her face Now I m a believer Not a trace of doubt in my mind I m in love, (hmmm) I m a believer, 7 I couldn t leave her if I tried ( riff ) I thought love was more or less a giving thing Seems the more I gave, the less I got Riff- Bar 1 st fret 2 strings play x4 What s the use in trying All you get is pain E B- 1--h3---- (h means to hold When I needed sunshine I got rain fret 1 and hammer on to the 3rd fret horus Love was out to get me That s the way it seemed isappointment haunted all my dreams horus (tacet means sing only, don t play) (-----tacet-----) Yes I saw her face now I m a believer Not a trace of doubt in my mind well, I m a believer yea, yea yea yea

21 Three new minor chords - A minor minor and B minor Am easy from - just put your ring finger on the third string second fret x4, Am x4, x4, Am x4 x2, Am x2, x1, Am x1 m from Am, move ring finger to third fret of second string, then slide long finger over to third string second fret, then put index finger on first string first fret Play Am x4, m x 4, repeat then Am x2, m x2 Bm Place your ring finger (#3) on the fourth fret of the third string, then put your long finger on the second string, third fret and then your index finger on the first string second fret. Remember, you can play a #7 just by moving this shape toward you. These 2 chords are often paired in songs like the bridge in Elvis s an t Help alling in Love with You Minor chords have a flatted 3 rd So for a m chord, let s look to the scale E A B Assign numbers relative to chord is minor chord has flat 3 rd Eb E Eb Now, challenge yourself to sort out the notes of an Am chord A scale is A B # E # # A using to select scale notes A chord A # E Am A E 1 b3 5 How are we playing the Am? (E A E) on t worry, be happy

22 on t Worry, Be Happy Bobby Mcerrin 1986 Key of irst note=e Intro: 2 measures of each [] [m] [] [] Till Ready [ U UU ] strum or reggae strum [] Here s a little song I wrote, [m] you might want to sing it note for note, on t [] worry, Be [] happy [] In every life we have some trouble, [m] when you worry you make it double, on t [] worry, Be [] happy / / / (horus) (Ooh s) [] [m] [] [] X 2 [] Ain t got no place to lay your head, [m] Somebody came and took your bed, on t [] worry, Be [] happy [] The landlord says your rent is late, [m] He may have to litigate, on t [] worry, Be [] happy / / / (horus) (Ooh s) [] [m] [] [] X 2 [] Ain t got no cash, But I ve got style, [m] Playin my ukulele makes me smile, on t [] worry, Be [] happy [] ause when you worry, your face will frown, [m] And that will bring everybody own, So on t [] worry, Be [] happy / / / (horus) (Ooh s) [] [m] [] [] X 2 [] Now there s the little song I wrote, [m] I hope you learned it note for note, on t [] worry, Be [] happy horus Melody E B E B ind 8 th fret 1 st string [] In your life expect some trouble, [m] but when you worry you make it double, on t [] worry, Be [] happy / / / (horus) (Ooh s) [] [m] [] [] X 2

23 I AN'T HELP ALLIN IN LOVE WITH YOU Peretti, Luigi reatore and eorge avid Weis Hugo Intro: Am m Key of irst note= Am m Wise men say, only fools rush in, Am m but I can't help, falling in love with you. Am m Shall I stay, would it be a sin, Am m If I, I can't help falling in love with you. Bridge B7 B7 Like a river flows, surely to the sea, B7 m darling so it goes, somethings are meant to be Am m Take my hand, take my whole life too, Am m for I, can't help falling in love with you solo - begins on, then mostly scales in melody Repeat Bridge and last verse Am m No I, I can't help, falling in love with you... Suggested strum U U

24 Somewhere Over the Rainbow E7 Am Oooo,oooo,oooo... Oooo, oooo, oooo... Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high And the dreams that you dream of Am Once in a lullaby... Oh, somewhere over the rainbow Blue birds fly And the dreams that you dream of Am reams really do come true... Someday I'll wish upon a star Am Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney tops Am That's where you'll find me Oh, somewhere over the rainbow Blue birds fly And the dream that you dare to Am Why oh why can't I... Well I see trees of green And red roses too E7 Am I watch them bloom for me and you And I think to myself Am What a wonderful world Intro Well I see skies of blue And I see clouds of white And the brightness of day E7 Am I like the dark And I think to myself What a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow So pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people passing by See friends shakin hands saying "How do you do?" m They're really sayin,'i, I love you." I hear babies cryin' And watch them grow E7 Am They'll learn much more than we'll ever know And I think to myself Am What a wonderful world Someday I'll wish upon a star Am Wake up where the clouds are far behind me Where trouble melts like lemon drops High above the chimney tops Am That's where you'll find me Oh, somewhere over the rainbow Way up high And the dreams that you dare to Am Why oh why can't I E7 Am Oooo,oooo,oooo... Oooo, oooo, oooo

25 anon in (transposed) original key of by Johann Pachelbel 1700 Play each chord for 8 strums, then 4 Note the new chord form for use your pinky on the 3 rd fret first string Repeat the chord progression for timing and muscle memory when you get it, try it with eyes closed Strum Patterns: =down Strum, then pick Bm X Pick

26 raduation Vitamin Bm / 7 1st note=b And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives Bm Where we're gonna be when we turn 25 I keep thinking times will never change / 7 Keep on thinking things will always be the same But when we leave this year we won't be coming back Bm No more hanging out cause we're on a different track And if you got something that you need to say / 7 You better say it right now cause you don't have another day ause we're moving on and we can't slow down Bm These memories are playing like a film without sound And I keep thinking of that night in June / 7 I didn't know much of love, but it came too soon And there was me and you and then we got real glued Bm Stay at home talking on the telephone We would get so excited and we'd get so scared / 7 Laughing at ourselves thinking life's not fair And this is how it feels (no chord) HORUS: Bm As we go on we remember / 7 All the times we had together Bm And as our lives change, come whatever / 7 We will still be friends forever

27 So if we get the big jobs and we make the big money Bm When we look back now will our jokes still be funny? Will we still remember everything we learned in school? 7 Still be trying to break every single rule? Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man? Bm an Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan? I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye / 7 Keep on thinking it's a time to fly And this is how it feels (No chord) HORUS HORUS w/lala's Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now? Bm an we survive it out there? an we make it somehow? I guess I thought that this would never end / 7 And suddenly it's like we're women and men Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round? Bm Will these memories fade when I leave this town? I keep, keep thinking that it's not goodbye / 7 Keep on thinking it's a time to fly HORUS x3 Bm As we go, on we remember / 7 All the times we had together Bm And as our lives change, come whatever / 7 We will still be friends forever

28 I'M YOURS JASON MRAZ VERSE 1 irst note= U U for chorus Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted Am I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back Before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my bestest And nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention Am I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some HORUS Am I wont hesitate No more, no more Am It can not wait. I'm yours VERSE 2 Well open up your mind and see like me Am Open up your plans and damn you're free Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love Listen to the music of the moment maybe sing with me Am All a peaceful melody And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved horus No need to complicate our time is short Am This is our fate I'm yours BRIE Am 7 x2 o-do do's VERSE 3 I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror And bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer Am But my breath fogged up the glass and so I drew a new face and I laughed I guess what I'd be sayin' is there ain't no better reason To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons Am It's what we aim to do, our name is our virtue HORUS x2

29 LIE OUL BE A REAM [SH-BOOM]The rew-uts Intro: Am m7 7 Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doo bee-ay. X6 Verse Am Life could be a dream if I could take you up to Am Paradise up above, if you would tell me I'm the Am Only one that you love, life would be a dream, sweetheart. Am Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' me meet again. Oh, life could be a dream, If only all my precious plans come true, If you would let me spend my whole life loving you, Life would be a dream, sweetheart. Bridge: E7 A7 Ev'ry time I look at you, somethin' is on my mind; 7 m7 7 If you'd do what I want you to, Baby, we'd be so fine. Oh, life could be a dream, If I could take you up to paradise up above, If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love, Life would be a dream sweetheart. Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da-da, Sh-boom, sh-boom, ya-da-da-da-da

30 The Bird Song - Victoria Vox Key of irst note = I'm gonna sing, sing like a bird A bird in the sky, the sky so high And I'm gonna send, send you a song A song from my heart, my heart full of love When you look in the mirror, tell me what do you see? o you see me in your eyes? Although I can't be there every day You can hear me if you try Solo I'm gonna sing, sing like a bird A bird in the sky, the sky so high And I'm gonna send, send you a song A song from my heart, my heart full of love A song from my heart, my heart full of love E B A A B E E E # E B E A B A B A E B B A B E A A B A B B A B E A A B A B

31 SITTIN' IN LIMBO LI/BRIHT Reggae strum Key of irst note= Sitting here in limbo, but I know it won't be long. Sitting here in limbo, like a bird without a song. Well they're putting up resistance, But I know that my faith will lead me on. Sitting here in limbo, waiting for the dice to roll. Sitting here in limbo, got some time to search my soul. Well they're putting up resistance But I know that my faith will lead me on. I don't know where life will lead me, But I know where I've been. I can't say what life will show me, But I know what I've seen. B7 Tried my hand at love and friendship, B7 But all that is passed and gone. A This little boy is moving on. Sitting here in limbo waiting for the tide to flow. Sitting here in limbo knowing that I have to go. Well they're putting up resistance, But I know that my faith will lead me on. Sitting in limbo...

32 America the Beautiful 7 O beautiful for spacious skies, 7 or amber waves of grain, or purple mountain majesties E7 A A7 Above the fruited plain! Katherine Lee Bates / Samuel A. Ward Key of 1st note: Scale = -A-B--E # horus: 7 America! America! 7 od shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood 7 rom sea to shining sea! 7 O beautiful for patriot dream 7 That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam E7 A A7 Undimmed by human tears. 7 America! America! 7 od shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood 7 rom sea to shining sea