Category: Strum-Along
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After All This Time — Strum-Along
This is Rodney Crowell’s #1 country hit from 1989. In 1990, it won a Grammy for Best Country Song. It should be easy for most uke players to strum along with, in the key of C and 4/4 time.
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Long Black Veil — Strum-Along
Long Black Veil was written by Marijohn Wilkin and Danny Dill in 1959 and recorded by country singer Lefty Frizzell. After it was written, Dill called it an “instant folksong.” Lefty’s record reached #6 on the country charts. Still, over the years, it has become even more popular, being recorded by hundreds of artists, including…
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Lonesome Town — Fingerstyle
Fingerstyle followed by Strum-Along (2 examples)Key of C4/4 Time One of Ricky Nelson’s big hits, from 1958. I included two versions in this video, fingerstyle followed by a strumming example. Ricky Nelson (1940–1985) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, widely recognized as one of the first teen idols of the rock and roll era.…
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Together Again — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time “Together Again” by Buck Owens is a classic country song about rekindled love and the joy of being reunited with a lost partner. The lyrics express deep relief and happiness as the singer’s heartache fades now that they are back together. The melody is slow and emotional, with a signature steel…
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Precious Memories — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time “Precious Memories” is a beloved gospel song reflecting cherished faith, family, and spiritual guidance moments. The song, written by J.B.F. Wright in 1925, conveys a deep nostalgia, recalling moments of prayer, love, and comfort from childhood. The lyrics emphasize the sustaining power of faith, especially in times of sorrow and longing.…
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Help Me Make It Through the Night — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of C4/4 Time Another of Kris Kristofferson’s great country songs, it first became a hit in 1970 when recorded by Sammi Smith, reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart. I recorded it in the key of C. I should probably mention that I used some suspended chords but didn’t write them in over…
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Let It Be — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time The title track of the 1970s Beatles album, “Let It Be, ” was written and sung by Paul McCartney. The song was inspired by a dream he had about his mother, Mary, who died when Paul was 14 years old. I played it in the key of G, and it should…
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In This Life — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time “In This Life” was written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin, and was a #1 country hit for Collin Raye in 1992. Notable cover versions have been recorded by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (Bruddah IZ), Ronan Keating, and the Irish pop band Westlife.
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Bad Moon Rising — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time John Fogerty wrote this song, which his group Creedence Clearwater Revival performed. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969 and sold more than 2 million copies. It was the lead single from the CCR album Green River. CCR played it in the key of D, which is…
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Sound of Silence — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of Am4/4 Time Paul Simon wrote this song in 1964 and it became their first #1 hit the week ending January 1, 1966. I played this ukulele strum-along in the key of Am and all of the chords are easy (Am, C, F, and G).
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