Author: Richard
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Love Me Tender — Strum-Along
“Love Me Tender” is one of Elvis Presley’s most iconic songs, released in 1956. The song’s melody is based on the Civil War-era tune Aura Lee, written in 1861 by George R. Poulton with lyrics by W. W. Fosdick. Elvis’ version was given new lyrics by Ken Darby, though it was officially credited to Presley…
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Dueling Banjos for Ukulele — Clawhammer Tablature
This was the very first video I ever posted to YouTube on January 1, 2007! At that time, I called it “Ukey Duel Dandy” because copyrighted songs were not allowed on YouTube, and I was afraid it would be kicked off of YouTube if I called it Dueling Banjos. I had recently joined YouTube, and…
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House of the Rising Sun — Travis Picking
I took a slightly different approach to House of the Rising Sun than usually played by uke players. I chose the key of Dm (instead of the commonly heard Am) and played “Travis Picking” style with alternating thumbs in 4/4 time. If you need help with Travis Picking, check out the first three examples in…
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Somebody’s Praying — Strum-Along
One of my favorite gospel country songs, written by Ricky Skaggs. My uke arrangement is in the key of F. It’s a fairly easy strum-along with 6 chords. I generally don’t do any set strumming patterns, especially with a slow song like this. Just any strumming in 4/4 time will work.
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Silver Bells — Strum-Along
“Silver Bells” is a classic Christmas song first written in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. Originally titled Tinkle Bells, the name was changed after Livingston’s wife pointed out that “tinkle” had an unintended meaning. The song was composed for the 1951 Paramount Pictures film The Lemon Drop Kid, starring Bob Hope and Marilyn…
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Let It Snow — Strum-Along
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” is a classic Christmas song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in 1945. Despite its strong association with Christmas, the song does not actually mention the holiday. Instead, it captures a cozy winter atmosphere, describing a couple enjoying each other’s company indoors while…
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Free and Easy — Strum-Along
This is one of my favorite Christian songs. It was written by Wendell Burton and James Sundquist in the 1970s but to me it still sounds new. The chords are easy but throughout most of the song there are 2 chord changes in each measure so it might be a little difficult to keep up…
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White Christmas — Strum-Along
A very easy arrangement with uke chord diagrams and lyrics. The only fairly tricky chord is the Cm, which requires you to bar the first three strings at the 3rd fret with your middle finger, but that shouldn’t be too difficult with some practice, even if you’re a beginner. “White Christmas” is a classic holiday…
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear — Strum-Along
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” is a Christmas carol written in 1849 by Edmund Sears, a Unitarian minister. The song focuses on the theme of peace on Earth, as proclaimed by angels on the night of Christ’s birth. Unlike many traditional carols that emphasize the nativity scene, this hymn reflects on the world’s struggles…
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Snow for Johnny — Strum-Along
“Snow for Johnny” is a Christmas song recorded by Burl Ives in 1959. Written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, the song was released as a single and became a seasonal favorite during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Known for its sentimental lyrics and warm, festive melody, the song tells the story of…
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