Public songbooks
Songs played on 1,2 or 3 ukes, so just normal music played on tiny instruments. Pretty easy, oldies, bluegrass, country, you know? Campfire music. Enjoy!
Peter, Paul and Mary, Old Crow Medicine Show, Chuck Berry, Bob Marley, Eagles, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Unknown, John Denver, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Paul Simon...
It's startling how many songs you can play without being a guitar hero! As long as you know them of course :o) SO just play the ones you know out of the 600+ in 'my books' and don't give up.
John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, By The Eagles, Elvis Presley, Misc. Unsigned Bands, Merle Haggard, Harry Nilsson, Bobby Goldsboro, Billy Ray Cyrus...
A bunch of easy and good songs that most people should have heard. I played through all of the songs and I only choose the songs that sounded good. Enjoy! =)
U2, Europe, Ted Gardestad, Michael Jackson, Beatles, Guns 'n Roses, Don McLean, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Steve Miller, Ccr, Bob Seger, Nationalteatern...
This is the list of songs my buddy Mark and I do when we get together. We been jammin for about 10 + years now and the list getting a little bigger now that we found this sight.
Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Live, Van Morrison, Matchbox 20, Bad Company, Hootie and The Blowfish, Police, Rush, Nickelback and Eric Clapton
Nat King Cole, Righteous Brothers,Stevie Wonder, Cat Stevens, All the soppy love songs that break your heart or make it swell!
Jim Croce, Stevie Wonder, Linda Ronstadt, Dusty Springfield, Carpenters, Nat King Cole, Seekers, Paul McCartney, Hollies, Righteous Brothers, Cream, Elvis Presley...
These are few songs that I have compiled for the beginning guitarist to try to master. I have just started teaching myself how to play and these are some of the songs which have mostly the same chords. Note: Not many of these songs have the dreaded F and B chords! Have fun! :)
Eagles, Tom Petty, By The Eagles, Unknown, Black Eyed Peas, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Leona Lewis, Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Lennon, Don McLean, by Smokie...
Dead easy to fairly easy with a few interesting chords, and all sound good on low G uke - stuff I like to sing along to (plus one or two for my Mum) Kia ora from New Zealand!
Ray Price, Ernest Tubb, John Lennon, Michelle Shocked, Mary Wells, Graham Nash, Paul Simon, Kinks, Nickel Creek, Steve Miller Band, Monty Python, Lovin' Spoonful...
Some easier songs to play around with. I'm not an advanced player at all but still like to relax and play when I get a chance. These are some of the songs I mess around with.
U2, Indigo Girls, by Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, John Cougar Mellencamp, John Mellencamp, Rod Stewart, Cat Stevens, Tonic, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow and Matchbox 20
I was playing Shot in the Dark the other day ... I thought I would put these together. There were a few other "Honorable Mentions" that I left off the list (didn;t know the bands).
Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Los Lobos, George Harrison, R.E.M, Falco, Bruce Springsteen, Spirit, Iced Earth and Ozzy Osbourne
Some suitable-for-the-uke songs I came across in my epic self-taught journey from complete beginner to moderately competent player. Mostly from shamelessly raiding other people's songbooks. I like playing them, I hope you like them too.
U2, David Bowie, Blur, Radiohead, Elvis Presley, Gram Parsons, Green Day, R.E.M, Lou Reed, Abba, Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue, Erasure, Janis Joplin, Chairmen Of The Board...
The reason we all play...or something cool like that. Hank Williams Jr. Willie Nelson John Prine Waylon Jennings Shooter Jennings Kris Kristofferson Old Crow Medicine Show
John Prine, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., Chris Knight, Tom Petty, Guy Clark, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Earle...
This booklet continues from the booklet "Learners Songs One". It contains a few new chords (mainly experimenting with F chords - which arenn't that hard if you really try!). This book should be attempted after you've had a look thorugh the first. Note: I am using these songs to TEACH MYSELF and I have only been playing for a month. You will need to look up the strumming elsewhere. Have fun and good luck :)
Avril Lavigne, Phil Collins, Lily Allen, Colbie Caillat, U2, James Blunt, Gwen Stefani, Alanis Morissette, Nirvana, Abba, Goo Goo Dolls, Journey, Calling...
This is a selection of songs performed by the World Famous Skiffuleles from Hampshire UK. We like traditional skiffle songs but pride ourselves on being able to 'Skiffleize' most songs to suit our taste.....
Lonnie Donegan, Traveling Wilburys, Bill Haley and The Comets, Traditional, Misc. Gospel, Leadbelly, Graham Nash, , Johnny Horton, Notting Hillbillies, Elizabeth Cotton...
This is a collection of songs that I have grown up with and can sing along too. They are in this collection because they are easy-ish to play along to as well. Hope you enjoy them!
Abba, Misc. Christmas, Misc. Traditional, Pogues, Jack Johnson, Queen, U2, Eurythmics, Eagles, Traditional, Elvis Presley, Gerry Rafferty, Bryan Adams, Woody Guthrie...
Beatles, Costello, Exile, Jewell, Eagles, Bob Seger, folk, country, rock, and a lil bit o' gospel for good measure. If I can play these nostalgic tunes, then so can you, they're for the novice ukulele player or accomplished string players...fun songs with great harmonies.
Misc. Christmas, Beatles, John Lennon, Misc. Traditional, Bob Seger, Exile, Alabama, Eagles, John Denver, Elton John, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, Lonnie Donegan...
After I had Jim's Songbook printed, I decided to put new music into a different book. If you like these, look up Jim's Songbook. Lot's more there. Enjoy
Jackson Browne, Beatles, U2, Marc Cohn, Rolling Stones, Sinead Oconnor, Janis Ian, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffett, David Allan Coe...
An aclectic collection of songs by the Grateful Dead to Neil Young to the Pogues. Easy to play (even after a few brown pops!) around a campfire.
Grateful Dead, Pogues, Neil Young, John Denver, Band, Bob Dylan, Tragically Hip, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ac/Dc, Miley Cyrus, Eagles, Guns 'n Roses, Van Morrisson...
A book that I put together due to buying a new acoustic guitar. A lot of these songs play well on electric too, but acoustically they sound that little bit better. Somthing for everyone in here I would imagine!! Most aren't too difficult to play either. I hope you enjoy them.
Bon Jovi, Temptations, Kooks, Radiohead, Guns N'Roses, Damien Rice, Kenny Rogers, Eagles, Duran Duran, Lifehouse, Rod Stewart, Ace Of Base, Righteous Brothers...
Basically modern songs which I like to play on Ukulele in my spare time, most of them sounds great, but some need some adjusting. Play well!
Frank Turner, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Ramones, Lionel Richie, The Mamas and the Papas, Verve, Ben E King, Bryan Adams, Rhett Miller...
Good easy songs that remind me of the summertime. Use the chord transposer to find the best key for your voice, if you're not sure try C or F.
Bob Marley, Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, John Cruz, Traditional, Sublime, (Jimmy Buffett), John Prine/Fred Koller, Crosby Stills and Nash, Misc. Unsigned Bands...
You know that guy with the guitar in the quad. You hate him but you wish you knew how to play his tunes. Well, here you go.
Coldplay, Counting Crows, Colin Hay, Death Cab For Cutie, John Lennon, by Iggy Pop, Ellis Paul, Don McLean, Flaming Lips, Pink Floyd, The Cranberries, Ben Folds...
Ukes4Fun Songbook - pdf versions in a better format can be found here: Http://ukes4fun.org.uk/songsheets/ The songs have been grouped in books around the members who regularly lead the singing. There is no other deliberate theming and the contents are quite varied. The songs are as we play and sing them - though they all bear at least a passing resemblance to the originals and should be recognisable. The level of difficulty also varies within each book. There are probably some mistakes as well.
Hank Williams, Sam Cooke, Deana Carter, Stephen Foster, Jeff Beck, Josh Ritter, Petula Clark, Marty Robbins and Drifters
Ukes4Fun Songbook - pdf versions in a better format can be found here: http://ukes4fun.org.uk/songsheets/ The songs have been grouped in books around the members who regularly lead the singing. There is no other deliberate theming and the contents are quite varied. The songs are as we play and sing them - though they all bear at least a passing resemblance to the originals and should be recognisable. The level of difficulty also varies within each book. There are probably some mistakes as well.
Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Steppenwolf, Bad Company, Scousers, Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Eagles and Bob Marley
Ukes4Fun Songbook - pdf versions in a better format can be found here: http://ukes4fun.org.uk/songsheets/ The songs have been grouped in books around the members who regularly lead the singing. There is no other deliberate theming and the contents are quite varied. The songs are as we play and sing them - though they all bear at least a passing resemblance to the originals and should be recognisable. The level of difficulty also varies within each book. There are probably some mistakes as well.
Bill Haley and The Comets, Everly Brothers, Don Williams, John Lennon, Hawkwind, Eric Clapton, Gene Kelly, Nanci Griffith and Nancy Sinatra
various songs for the dedicated player. Play through the list for serious practice everyday. Play these songs at the coffee joint or the cocktail lounge open mike @ college... practice...........
Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Eagles, The Eagles, Otis Redding, By The Eagles, Rolling Stones, V. Morrison, Who...
Great songs i have found that are pretty easy and fun! I have been learning guitar this year and can play most of these .... with varying sucsess. Lots of old stuff like CCR, Animals, Johnny Cash, Fogerty with a few newer ones sprinkled through! enjoy
Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, Harry Chapin, Traditional, Misc. Traditional, Paul McCartney, Animals, Zombies, Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell...
various artists for the basic acoustic guitar player. You could entertain a few freinds, a coffee house, lounge, and go through the book as practice everyday...
Neil Young, Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Christy Moore
play through the book for serious practice...Use songs for coffee joint balladeering. Playing for friends / I like eclectic stuff T.C. tom.canterbury@hotmail.com
James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Smokey Robinson, Todd Rundgren, Jimmy Cliff, Flying Burrito Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Rolling Stones...
Growing up with the Beatles, Stones, etc., and picking up the guitar as an adolescent, I felt incapable and unworthy of even attempting to play the songs of my heroes. As I grew older, I went back to the songs of my youth and was flabbergasted to see just how "playable" those "untouchable" songs really were. It also gave me an added appreciation of just how unique those artists really were. Now in my 50's, it amuses me to see how kids nowadays eat the Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, etc. up as if they were brand new. My latest interest involves browsing YouTube for "cover songs", especially ones by established bands covering other established bands. One good example: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Those guys have their own inimitable style, but some of their covers (I Get Around, Brandy, Castles Made of Sand) show me that they also appreciate and recognize a good song regardless of it's era.
Beatles, Tom Petty, R.E.M, Beach Boys, Lennon/McCartney, Little Feat, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Lovin' Spoonful, Looking Glass, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Unknown...
This is a collection of songs I enjoy playing. Most are fairly easy because I'm a rhythm player not a picker. The songs range from rock to country to folk to traditional to religious.
Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Rolling Stones, John Fogerty, Who, John Prine, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, Elvis Costello, Dolly Parton...
Songs that i grew up with, Some are considered folk music, others more like pop and a bit of alternative, and of course a few classics too. Enjoy
Cure, Radiohead, Neil Young, Pogues, Tim Buckley, Vinicius De Moraes, Peter Murphy, Massive Attack, Waterboys, Bauhaus, Paul Simon, Morrissey, Christy Moore, Stranglers...
A selection of good solid folk and pop songs which go back a few years. From easy strumming to gentle picking, most intermediate guitar players can handle this selection
Rod Stewart, America, Beatles, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Eagles, Neil Young, John Denver, Bob Marley, Don McLean, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, By The Eagles, Unknown...
I tried to find some classic rock and folk tunes I like that don't have a lot of difficult ukulele chords -or fast chord changes.
Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, John Prine, Elton John, Reo Speedwagon, David Bowie, Counting Crows, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Radiohead...
