ukulele music of the 1920's - meetupfiles.meetup.com/1634379/1920s pack 4.pdf · 16 varsity...

UKULELE

MUSIC of the 1920's

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San Francisco Bay Bluesby Jesse Fuller

CFJHKNQL C Cmaj7 C7Riff: walk down A ---3-----2------1----- Strum: D DUDUDU

C, F, C, C7, F, F, C, C7, F, F, (riff) A7, D, D, G7, G7

Verse 1-------C F C C7I got the blues from my baby livin’ by the San Francisco Bay F C C7The o-cean liner’s gone so far a-way F C A7I didn't mean to treat her so bad, she was the best girl I ever hadD7 G7Said goodbye, she like to make me cry, wanna lay down and die C F C C7I haven’t got a nickel and I ain't got a lousy dime F E7She don't come back, think I'm gonna lose my mind F C Cmaj7 C7 A7If she ever comes back to stay, it's gonna be another brand new dayD7 G7 C G7Walkin’ with my baby down by the San Francisco Bay

Instrumental: repeat verse 1 with kazoo

Verse2-------C F C F C Sittin down looking from my back door, wonderin’ which way to goF CWoman I'm so crazy about....she don't love me no more F C A7Think I'll catch me a freight train....cuz I'm feel-in’ blueD7 G7Ride all the way to the end of the line....thinkin’ only of you C F C F CMeanwhile livin in the city....just about to go in- saneF E7Since my baby left me, I wish she would call my name F C Cmaj7 C7 A7If she ever comes back to stay....its gonna be another brand new day D7 G7 C A7Walkin’ with my baby down by the San Francisco Bay, D7 G7 C A7Walkin’ with my baby down by the San Francisco Bay hey, hey, hey D7 G7 C F/ C/Yeah walkin’ with my baby down by the San Francisco Bay

San Jose Ukulele Club

Not actually a 20's piece, but sounds like one……

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VARSITY DRAG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ap9sNjz8L0

G7 We've al -ways thought, know -ledge is naught; We should be taught to dance. Cm Right here at Tait, We're up to date; We teach a great new dance. D7 Eb7 E7 F7 (move chord shake up) Don't think that I brag. I speak of the Drag. G7 Why should a Shiek learn how to speak Lat -in or Greek bad -ly? Cm Give him a neat mot -to com -plete, "Say it with feet glad -ly!" D7 Eb7 D7 Eb First les -son right now; You'll love it and how you'll love it! Chorus: G G7 C Cm Here is the Drag, See how it goes. Down on the heels, up on the toes. G Gdim(3) D7 That's the way to do the Var -si -ty Drag. G G7 C Cm Hot -ter than hot, New -er than new. Mean -er than mean, Blu -er than blue. G Gdim (3) D7 G F#7 Gets as much ap -plause as wav -ing the Flag. B Em B Em B D7 You can pass man -y a class, wheth -er your dumb or wise. G Cm G C G D7 If you all an -swer the call, when your pro -fess -or cries: Ev -'ry -bo -dy G G7 C Cm Down on the heels, up on the toes, Stay af -ter school, Learn how it goes. G Gdim D7 G Ev -'ry -bo -dy do the Var -si -ty Drag.

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NEVER SWAT A FLY Play along: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IRNgMXc9e4 (Billy "Uke" Carpent er) F

F Bb7 F D7 Love has made me tender, I now appreci-ate F D7 Gm C7 F C7 Every little creature on this earth that has a mate. F Bb7 F D7 Once I hated crickets, I couldn't stand a bee. G7 C G7 C7 C+7 Now here is a motto that I follow faithful-ly:

F Eb7----D7 Never swat a fly, he may love an-other fly Gm C#7---- C7 F C7 F C7 He may sit with her and sigh the way I do with you F Eb7---- D7 Never harm a flea, he may have a favorite she \ Gm C#7----C7 F C7 F C7 That he bounces on his knee the way I do with you Bb F#dim (1) F Never stop a bee if he is going anywhere G7 C7 Or you may be concluding some terrific love affair...... be careful F Eb7----D7 Don't step on an ant in the middle of a pant Gm C#7----C7 F C7 F C7 He may want to, but he can't the way I do with you!

F Eb7----D7 Never swat a fly, he may love an-other fly Gm C#7----C7 F C7 F C7 He may sit with her and sigh the way I do with you F Eb7----D7 Never spray a nit with a great big can of Flit Gm C#7----C7 F C7 F C7 He may think some nit has it the way I do with you Bb F#dim (1) F Never stop a moth when he is gliding through the air G7 C7 He may have a date in someone's flannel underwear.......be careful F Eb7----D7 Don't you dare to slay two mosquitos while they play Gm C#7--------C7 F C7 F They may want to make hey, hey the way I do with you

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SINGING IN THE BATHTUB

F Db7 Singing in the bathtub, sitting all alone C7 F Eb7---- Db7---- C Tearing out a tonsil just like a baritone F Db7 Never take a shower, it's an awful pain C7 F G--- Ab----A Singing in the shower's like singing in the rain

A E7 G7 C Oh there's dirt to be abolished, but don't forget one thing A E7 D7 G7 C C7 While the body's washed and polished, sing, brother, sing!

F Db7 You can yodel opera even while you scrub C7 F Eb-- Db7--- C7 F Everybody's happy when singing in the tub

(INSTRUMENTAL)

F Db7 Singing in the bathtub, happy once again, C7 F Eb7---- Db7---- C7 Watching all my troubles go swimming down the drain F Db7 Singing through the soapsuds, life is full of hope C7 F G--- Ab----A You can sing with feeling while feeling for the soap

A E7 G7 C Oh a ring around the bathtub isn't so nice to see A E7 D7 G7 C C7 But a ring around the bathtub is a rainbow to me F Db7 Reaching for a towel, ready for a rub, C7 F Eb-- Db7--- C7 F Everybody's happy when singing in the tub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rj5OQirHfY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E01lGq7aWGY (R. Crumb)

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AFTER YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT

intro….. Bb//// Bbm//// F//// D7 G7 F//// C7//// //// F F C7 F F C7 F Listen to me, honey dear……….Something's wrong with you I fear C7 F G7 C7 It's getting harder to please you………Harder and harder each year F C7 F A7 Dm I don't want to make you blue………..But you need a talking to G7 C7 Like a lot of people I know…………Here's what's wrong with you [Refrain:] F C7 F After you get what you want…….you don't want it C7 F If I gave you the moon, you'd grow tired of it soon C C6 C7 F You're like a baby F C7 Dm You want what you want when you want it G7 But after you are presented C7 With what you want…….. you're discontented F C7 F You're always wishing and wanting for something C7 F When you get what you want……….You don't want what you get Bb Bbm And tho' I sit upon your knee F G7 You'll grow tired of me-- C7 F C7 ' Cause after you get what you want G C7 F You don't want what you wanted at all [2nd verse:] F C7 F F C7 F Don't you say that I'm unkind……….Think it over and you'll find C7 F G7 C7 You've got a changeable nature………..You're always changing your mind F C7 F A7 Dm There's a longing in your eye……….That is hard to satisfy G7 C7 You're unhappy most of the time………….Here's the reason why REPEAT REFRAIN

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"FIVE FOOT TWO, EYES OF BLUE" e Verse 1:

[C]Five foot two, [E7]eyes of blue ....But [A7]oh! what those five foot could do,

Has [D7]anybody [G7]seen my [C]girl?

[C]Turned up nose, [E7]turned down hose …..[A7]Never had no other beaus.


Now if you [E7]run into a five foot two, [A7]covered in fur,

[D7]Diamond rings and all those things, [G7]Betcha' life it [D7]isn't [G7]her, [Gaug]But...

[C]Could she love, [E7]could she woo? ……[A7]Could she, could she, could she coo?


NOBODY'S SWEETHEART NOW F Cm D7 You're No -bod -y's Sweet -heart now. G7 They don't bab -y you some -how, C7 Dm Fan -cy hose, sil -ken gown G7 C7 You'd be out of place in your own home town, F Cm D7 When you walk down the ave -e -nue, G7 I just can't be -lieve that it's you. Bb Bbm Paint -ed lips, Paint -ed eyes, F D7 G7 C7 Wear -ing a Bird of Par -a -dise. F Cm D7 It all seems wrong some -how, Gm Am C F C7 F That you're No -bod -y's Sweet -heart now.

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SOMEBODY STOLE MY GAL C Adim (2) G7 Some -bod -y stole my gal G7+ C Some -bod -y stole my pal A7 D7 Some -bod -y came and took her a -way G7 G7+ She did -n't e -ven say she was leav -in';

C Adim (2) G7 The kiss -es I loved so E7 He's get -ting now I know G7 C C7 And Gee! I know that she F Would come to me Fm If she could seeC C D7 Her bro -ken heart -ed lone -some pal G7 C G7 Some -bod -y stole my gal.

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THE CLOUDS WILL SOON ROLL BY

INTRO: C Ebdim G7 C D7 G7 Night seems darkest ..Just before the dawn.. just as the day breaks near C G D7 G7 Soon we'll see sunny skies..... It's time to dry your tears VERSE: C C7 F C Somewhere the sun is shining…. So Honey don't you cry C B Bb A (Now don't you cry) A D7 G7 C G+ We'll find a silver lining…… The clouds will soon roll by…… C C7 C B C7 I hear a robin…singing…. (A robin ...... ) F C C B Bb A Sings…Upon a treetop high (A tree top high) A D7 G7 C C7 To you and me he's singing…… The clouds will soon roll by…… BRIDGE F C G7 C C7 Each little tear and sorrow… only brings you closer to me F C A7 D7 G7 Just wait until tomorrow…. What a happy day… that will be C C7 C B C7 Down lover's lane together…. (Down lover's ) F C C B Bb A Lane…We'll wander you an I (Just you and I) A D7 G7 C C7 Goodbye to stormy weather…… The clouds will soon roll by…… BACK TO BRIDGE….. END… A D7 G7 C G7 C Goodbye to stormy weather…… The clouds will soon roll by……

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WHISPERING http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fez7oWW8y8Y

Verse: C G7 C Hon -ey I have some -thing to tell you G7 C And it's worth while list -en -ing to Em B7 Em Put your lit -tle head on my shoul -der G Am D7 G7 G7+ So that I can whis -per to you Chorus: C B B7 Whis -per -ing while you cud -dle near me C A7+ A7 Whis -per -ing so no one can hear me D7 G7 Each lit -tle whis -per seems to cheer me C Ebdim (2) G7 G7+ I know it's true There's no one dear, but you C B B7 You're whis -per -ing why you'll nev -er leave me C A7+ A7 Whis -per-ing why you'll nev-er grieve me D7 G7 Whis -per and say that you be -lieve me Dm Fm C Whis -per -ing that I love you you ----------------------------- Alt G shape….. 7 6 6- Whis -per -ing while you cud -dle near me 7 4-* 4- Whis -per -ing so no one can hear me 9- 2- Each lit -tle whis -per seems to cheer me 7 dim (2) 2- 2-* I know it's true There's no one dear, but you 7 6 6- You're whis -per -ing why you'll nev -er leave me 6 4-* 4- Whis -per-ing why you'll nev-er grieve me 9- 2- Whis -per and say that you be -lieve me 5bar 9bar 7 Whis -per -ing that I love you you

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MY BLUE HEAVEN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w-_xbBmXJ4 not key

D G#dim Em A7 D G#dim A7 B7 Day is end--ing Birds are wen ---ding E7 A7 ..D E7 A7 Back to the shelter of…… Each little nest they love

D G#dim Em A7 D G#dim A7 B7 Night shades fall-ing Love birds call-----ing E7 A7 What makes the word go 'round,Nothing but love Chorus: D D When whippoorwills call and evening is nigh E7 A7 D I hurry to my blue heaven D A turn to the right, a little white light E7 A7 D Will lead you to my blue heaven

G B7 Em You'll see a smiling face, a fireplace, a cozy room, A7 D A+7 A little nest that nestles where the roses bloom D Just Molly and me, and baby makes three E7 A7 D We're happy in my blue heaven

Verse 2:

D G#dim Em A7 D G#dim A7 B7 Moon beams creeping Flow'rs are sleep--ing E7 A7 ..D E7 A7 Under a starlit way Waiting a -nother day

D G#dim Em A7 D G#dim A7 B7 Time for rest-ing Birds are nest--ing E7 A7 Resting their weary wings Tired from play.

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YESSIR THAT"S MY BABY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh1eGgFTLx (Verse) G Who's that coming down the street? D7 Who's that looking so petite? G D7 Who's that coming down to meet me here? G Who's that you know who I mean, D7 Sweetest "who" you've ever seen, A7 D7 D7+ I could tell him miles away from here. G Yes sir, that's my baby D7 No sir, don't mean maybe G D7 Yes sir, that's my baby now G Yes, sir, we've decided D7 No ma'm, we ain't gonna hide it G Yes, ma'm, you're invited now G C7 C By the way, o, by the way A7 G7 When we reach the preacher I'll say, with feeling G Yes sir, that's my baby D7 No sir, don't mean maybe G D7 Yes sir, that's my baby now

Repeat: (BY THE WAY… and YES SR Repeat ad infinitum)

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NOBODY BUT YOU

C(6) / / F9 / / / C(6) / / F\G9 / / /

C G9 C6 Some folks want a doctor C G9 C6 When they're out of sorts G9 C Some folks want a lot of fun D7 G7 And some are fond of sports Ab7(b9) But all I want, sweetheart G7 Is only you E7 D7 I don't want a tonic G7 C I want no change of air D9 I'll find heaven any place G7 As long as you are there G9 Sweetheart just you G7 / / / G+ Sweetheart you'll do

C G7 C Who can bring the breath of spring E7 F Who can make the songbirds sing Am7 D7 G7 G7+ Nobody, nobody but you C G7 C Who can brighten darkest skies E7 F Who can dry my tear-dimmed eyes Am7 D7 G7 C / Cdim / C Nobody, nobody but you E7 And when I'm lonely and weary A7 And everything seems wrong D7 Who is the only life's cheery G9 G7+ And puts the gladness in my song C Bb7 A7 Who can bring the sunshine where Dm7 A7 Dm7 G7 There has been darkness and despair C / A7 / D7 / G7 C C7 F Fm C G7 C

No body, nobody but you

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I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS Intro: [F] [Dm] [F] [Dm (4 times)

[F] [Dm] [F] [Dm] Tho' the days are long [D7] [Db7] [D7] Twilight sings a song [G7] [C7] [F] Of the happiness that used to be

[E7] Soon my eyes will close [Am] Soon I'll find repose [D7] [G7] [C7] And in dreams you're always near to me

[Bb] [Bbm6] I'll see you my dreams [F] [F6] F Hold you in my dreams [D7] Someone took you out of my arms [G7] [C7] Still I feel the thrill of your charms

[Bb [Bbm6] Lips that once were mine [F] [E7] [F] Tender eyes that shine [Cm6] [D7] [A7] [Dm] They will light my way tonight Bb] [Bbm6] [C] [F] I'll see you in my dreams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGxnx2VD5_U bv hgn,k.łq

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