Public songbooks
The usual singalongs but trying to add improvements / correct as many errors as I find (in my humble opinion). A work in progress - will keep updating.
Beatles, Eagles, Paul Simon, Bee Gees, Monty Python, Van Morrison, Roy Orbison, Drifters, Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, By The Eagles, Sam Cooke, Simon & Garfunkel...
I'm mainly putting this online so that my sister can work on the same songs I am for jamming purposes, but anybody should feel free to enjoy this collection of songs that I have enjoyed using to learn how to play my ukulele.
By The Eagles, Flaming Lips, Van Morrison, John Lennon/Paul McCartney, Del Shannon/M. Crook, Everly Brothers, The Eagles, , Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Grateful Dead...
Just a nice, fat random collection of catchy tunes with varying difficulties. Good for learning and practicing new chords.
Monty Python, Ramones, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Britney Spears, Sublime, Violent Femmes, Death Cab For Cutie, Boomtown Rats, Decemberists, My Chemical Romance, Journey...
beginner singalong songs for our odd-friday uke jams: old-timey faves, cheesy 80s, indie-pop 90s, with the odd song from this century thrown in.
Nick Cave, They Might Be Giants, Billy Bragg, Feist, Smiths, Split Enz, Bangles, Misc. Unsigned Bands, Tears For Fears, Traditional, Unknown, Cure...
These songs of many styles and eras are songs I enjoy and play or struggle to learn. Some are transposed for easier chord changes. There are a lot of different styles of music here - old standards, doo wop, rock, folk, pop, bluesy, jammy good music.
Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Nat King Cole, Don McLean, Mamas and The Papas, Diana Krall, Jesse Colin Young, Paul Simon, By The Eagles, Mungo Jerry, Domenico Modugno...
I tell people I've only been playing a few weeks. They don't believe me! Despite that I still consider myself very much a beginner. This is my selection of songs I'm learning and hopefully one day will master. Many of them come from an online tutor I'm using called JustinGuitar.com. If you're just starting out as I am, check him out as I think he is an excellent online tutor.
Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, Oasis, Tom Petty and Led Zeppelin
Some campfires and other classics that are great to hear on the radio BUT fairly easy to play and sing along. Think you'll like 'em.
Eagles, Bob Seger, Van Halen, Tragically Hip, John Cougar Mellencamp, Trooper, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bryan Adams, Gerry Rafferty, Led Zeppelin, John Prine...
At present, ~30 or so easy to play songs that I continue to use to learn to play the guitar. I've been learning for about 6 months or so now so all of the songs listed are considered to be 'easy'. Most are open chords only but there are a few requiring Bm, F, F#m which are the barre chords that I have started to learn first. It's a varied mix of artists from R.E.M., The Offspring, some UK 90s indie and an assortment from the 60, 70s and 80s. I grew up in the 80s and after that have favoured sounds influenced by alt folk/country; that should give you a clue without this just being a band list! I like to think they are all good ones to sing (in my case, under my breath!) along to which has helped me developed decent variety in my strumming patterns.
R.E.M, James, Tom Petty, Joni Mitchell, Velvet Underground, Bruce Springsteen, Jon and Vangelis, Billy Joel, Cure, Colin Hay, Honeybrowne, Martha and The Muffins, Smokie...
Easy Songs. From retro-twang to meta-ironic. Roy Clark, Willie Nelson. Lyle Lovett, Meatloaf, Flaming Lips, Tom Waits, Prince, Cake, Talking Heads, John Prine, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens...
Hank Williams, Flaming Lips, Traditional, Willie Nelson, David Bowie, Johnny Horton, Dolly Parton, Roy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Misc. Traditional, Prince, David Allan Coe, ...
These songs all have the Minor Chord Progression. If you learn that, songs of this type will not be hard to play. There is also a Major Chord progression and I am sure there are others too. learning this will make learning guitar easier. Have fun!
Beatles, Johnny Rivers, Rascals and Grass Roots
These songs all have a Major Chord Progression. If you learn that, songs of this type will be easy to learn. If I can try to explain a little of this, if you start with a "C" chord ... then drop the lower "C" note to a "B" ... then drop that note to an "A" ... you will begin to hear the Progression. You might be able to find how to learn this on YouTube.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Joel, Byrds and Simon & Garfunkel
Songs that I have found that I like to play and sing on my Uke for female and male voice. Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers) edit All My Exs Live In Texas (George Strait) edit Banana Pancakes (Jack Johnson) edit Beast Of Burden (Rolling Stones) edit Behind Blue Eyes (The Who) edit Breakdown (Jack Johnson) edit Breakfast at tiffanys (Deep Blue Something) edit Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) edit California Dreamin (Mamas and The Papas) edit Cold Day In July (Dixie Chicks) edit Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd) edit Cowboy Take Me Away (Dixie Chicks) edit D'Yer Mak'er (Sheryl Crow) edit Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding) edit Drops Of Jupiter (Train) edit Everybody Hurts (R.E.M) edit Faith (George Michael) edit Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash) edit Girl (Beatles) edit Grandpa (Judds) edit Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Creedence Clearwater Revival) edit Hey Hey (Led Zeppelin) edit I Can Love You Better (Dixie Chicks) edit I Wanna Be Sedated (Ramones) edit I Want To Hold Your Hand (Beatles) edit I'll Fly Away (traditional capo 3rd fret) edit If I Could Make A Living-crd (Clay Walker) edit Imagine (John Lennon) edit Its Five Oclock Somewhere (Alan Jackson) edit Landslide2 (Dixie Chicks) edit Leaving On A Jet Plane (John Denver) edit Lord I Lift Your Name On High (Hillsong) edit Lullaby (Dixie Chicks) edit Magic Bus (Who) edit man of constant sorrow (Soggy Bottom Boys) edit Margaritaville ((Jimmy Buffett)) edit Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) edit Over The Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwoole) edit Ready To Run (Dixie Chicks) edit Rumor Has It (Clay Walker) edit She Hates Me (Puddle Of Mudd) edit Strawberry Wine (Deana Carter) edit Sweet Child O Mine (Sheryl Crow) edit The Joker (Steve Miller Band) edit Unanswered prayers (Garth Brooks) edit Welcome To The Black Parade (My Chemical Romance) edit Where Is My Mind (Pixies) edit Where Is My Mind (Pixies) edit White rabbit (Jefferson Airplane) edit Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 (Flaming Lips) edit You Were Mine (Dixie Chicks) edit Your Cheatin Heart (Hank Williams) edit Zoe Jane Acoustic (Staind) edit
Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Beatles, Pixies, Jack Johnson, Clay Walker, R.E.M, traditional capo 3rd fret, Pink Floyd, Israel Kamakawiwoole, The Who, Otis Redding...
Some unusual songs to try on uke.Try playing an E7 chord in stead of an E, it sounds better in most cases.This ones for you Phil.
Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Misc. Unsigned Bands, Robert Johnson, Cream, Jam, Mike and The Mechanics, The Band, Country Joe and The Fish, Chuck Berry, Marc Cohn...
An eclectic mix of the music... A bit of folk, smattering of disco, some oldies but goodies and holiday tunes for good measure HAHA!
A. P. Carter, Graham Nash, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sade, Leonard Cohen, Andrews Sisters, Beatles, Shirelles, Tears For Fears, Tiny Tim, John Denver, Vanessa Williams...
A good grouping of easy songs that are fun to play and sing. Most of these songs are in a reasonable vocal range.
Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Nancy Sinatra, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Who, Grateful Dead, Violent Femmes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Simon & Garfunkel, Bon Jovi...
This is a collection of songs to help you graduate from Newbie to star in 40 or so songs. The easy one are for singing along to and there are some harder ones to practice. Some songs include bflat and is good practice for that difficult barr chord on a Ukulele. Good luck. Send comments if you wish. More songs soon. David
Bob Dylan, Misc. Christmas, Wham, Bill Withers, Cat Stevens, America, George Harrison, Various Artists, B.J. Thomas, Elvis Presley, Paul Simon, Traditional...
These are songs used at Happy Hour Guitar practice session to improve and work on strum patterns. Happy Hour Guitar meets weekly in NYC. www.happyhourguitar.com or facebook.com/happyhourguitar
Beatles, Bob Marley, R.E.M, Queen, John Lennon, Tears For Fears, Unknown, Felder, Henley & Frey, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Celine Dion...
I've literally started playing uke just over a week ago and found these songs (pinched from other songbooks) to practice.
Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Beach Boys, Pixies, Spin Doctors, R.E.M, La\'s, Elton John, Amy Macdonald, Gerry Rafferty, Crowded House, Creedence Clearwater Revival...
Play along songs for the 2nd annual gathering of chordians in St. Pete FL, February, 2014. Mostly simple open chords because there will be entirely too much drinking going on to play anything complicated. I've got the Bm covered for Amy on Puff.
Ben Harper, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Misc. Traditional, John Lennon, Peter, Paul and Mary, Van Morrison, A. P. Carter and John Prine
Easy chords I've copied from others but the original artist work is great and you can get the basics of their work Johnny Cash,Bob Seger and rolling stones etc
Bob Seger, Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, Pink Floyd, , Creedence Clearwater Revival, Marshall Tucker Band, Misc. Traditional, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Johnny Cash...
Collection of artist from America to Firefall to Springsteen to Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd to name a few. Check it out. Pretty proud ot this collection. More additions to come. Stay tuned!
America, Pure Prairie League, John Cougar Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Marshall Tucker Band, Van Morrison, Dr. Hook, Jimmy Buffett, Melissa Etheridge, Little Feat...
A collection of fairly easy to play acoustic rock songs with a little country and some Buffett thrown in for good measure.
Eagles, America, Jimmy Buffett, Joan Baez, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Peter, Paul and Mary, John Denver, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Van Morrison...
wanted to learn the guitar about 8 months ago, and started to add songs I wanted to learn - still having trouble with f chord but im getting there! few easy ones, songs everybody should know, so its easier to figure the strumming pattern. let me know what you think. cheers
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Drifters, Oasis, Fall Out Boy, Elvis Presley, Beautiful South, Afroman, Kaiser Chiefs, Robbie Williams, Weezer, Novelty, Coldplay...
