In the Middle of an Island 85 (Acquaviva/Varnick 1957) INTRO: [G]/// [C]/// [G]/// [C]/// [G] In the middle of an [C] island, In the middle of the [G] ocean You and I beneath the [D7] moon[Am7]light [D7] With just the monkeys and the [G] palm trees [G7] In the middle of an [C] island, when it's time to do some [G] kissin’ Plenty time for lotsa [D7] lov[Am7]in' [D7] And walkin' barefoot in the [G] sand [C]/ [G7] BRIDGE Though there's no [C] island at all Just a [Cm7] picture on my [G] wall, my [A] darlin’ How I [A7] wish we could [D7] be [Am7] [D7] (PAUSE) In the middle of an [C] island, In the middle of the [G] ocean You and I forever [D7] dar[Am7]lin' [D7] In a paradise for [G] two [C]/[G7]/// INSTRUMENTAL: FIRST AND SECOND VERSE [C]//// //// [G]/// //// [D7]/ [Am7]/ [D7]/ //// [G]/// [G7]/// [C]/// //// [G]/// //// [D7]/ [Am7]/ [D7]/ //// [G]/ [C]/ [G7]/ BRIDGE Though there's no [C] island at all Just a [Cm7] picture on my [G] wall, my [A] darlin' How I [A7] wish we could [D7] be [Am7] [D7] (PAUSE) In the middle of an [C] island, In the middle of the [G] ocean You and I forever [D7] dar[Am7]lin' [D7] In a paradise for [G] two [C]/ [G7] In the middle of an [C] island, In the middle of the [G] ocean You and I forever [D7] dar[Am7]lin' [D7] In a paradise for [G] two [C]/ [G] [D7] [G] Am7 Cm7 Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Spirit In The Sky 92 (Norman Greenbaum 1969) Intro: [C]/// // [F] [Eb] X 4 [C]/// //// When I die and they lay me to rest, gonna go to the [F] place that's best When they lay me [C] down to die [G] Goin' on up to the spirit in the [C] sky CHORUS Goin' on up to the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go [F] when I die When I die and they [C] lay me to rest I'm gonna [G] go to the place that's the [C] best [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// //// Prepare yourself, you know it's a must, gotta have a friend in [F] Jesus So you know that [C] when you die He's [G] gonna recommend you to the spirit in the [C] sky Gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky That's where you gonna go [F] when you die When you die and they [C] lay you to rest You're gonna [G] go to the place that's the [C] best [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// //// INSTRUMENTAL: Chorus chords [C]/// //// //// [F]/// //// [C]/// [G]/// [C]/// //// Never been a sinner, I've never sinned, I've got a friend in [F] Jesus So you know that [C] when I die It's [G] gonna set me up with the spirit in the [C] sky CHORUS x 2 I'm gonna [G] go to the place that's the [C] best [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C]/// // [F] [Eb] [C] Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Life Could be a Dream 86 (Keys/Feaster/McRae/Edwards 1954) INTRO: [G]/// [Em]/// [C]/// [D7]/// (TWICE) Oh [G] life could be a [Em] dream [C] If I could [D7] take you up to [G] paradise up a[Em]bove [C] If you would [D7] tell me I’m the [G] only one that you [Em] love [C] Life would be a [D7] dream [G] sweetheart, hello [Em] hello again Sh[C] boom and hopin’ we’ll [D7] meet again [G] Sh-boom sh[Em]boom [C] ya-da-da-da-da-da [D7] da-da-da-da [G] Sh-boom sh[Em]boom [C] ya-da-da-da-da-da [D7] da-da-da-da [G] Sh-boom sh[Em]boom [C] ya-da-da-da-da-da [D7] da-da-da-da Sh[G]boom hello [Em] hello again, sh[C]boom and hopin’ we’ll [D7] meet again Oh [G] life could be a [Em] dream [C] If only [D7] all my precious [G] plans would come [Em] true [C] If you would [D7] let me spend my [G] whole life lovin’ [Em] you [C] Life could be a [D7] dream sweet[G]heart [G]/ BRIDGE: Now [B] every time I look at you [E7] Something is on my mind [A] If you do what I want you to [C] baby, we’d be so [D] fine INSTRUMENTAL “Sh-booms” then V2 [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G] [Em] [C] [D7] [G]// BRIDGE: Oh [G] life could be a [Em] dream [C] If only [D7] all my precious [G] plans would come [Em] true [C] If you would [D7] let me spend my [G] whole life lovin’ [Em] you [C] Life could be a [D7] dream sweet[G]heart Hey nonny [Em] ding dong, a[C]lang alang a[D7]lang [G] Boom ba[Em]doh, ba[C]doo ba-doodle[D7]ay Oh [G] life could be a [Em] dream [C] life could be a [D7] dream Oh [G] life could be a [Em] dream [C] If only [D7] all my precious [G] plans would come [Em] true [C] If you would [D7] let me spend my [G] whole life lovin’ [Em] you [C] Life could be a [D7] dream sweet[G] heart [G7]/ OUTRO: [C] Dee-oody[D7]oo sh[G]boom, sh[Em]boom [C] Dee-oody[D7]oo sh[G]boom, sh[Em]boom [C] Dee-oody[D7]oo sh[G]boom, sh[Em] boom [C] [D7] Sweet[G]heaaaaart [D7] [G] Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Goin’ Up The Country 83 (Alan Wilson 1968) I’m [C] goin’ up the country baby don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ [F7] up the country baby don’t you wanna [C] go I’m goin’ [G7] to some place where I’ve never been be[C]fore I’m [C] goin’, I’m goin’ where the water tastes like wine I’m [F7] goin’ where the water tastes like [C] wine We can [G7] jump in the water stay drunk all the [C] time [D7] Instrumental: G/// //// //// //// C/// //// G/// //// D7/// C/// G/// G7/// I’m gonna [C] leave this city, got to get away I’m gonna [F7] leave this city, got to get a[C]way All this [G7] fussing and fighting man you know I sure can’t [C] stay Now baby [C] pack your leaving trunk You know we gotta leave today Just exactly where we’re goin’ I cannot say But [F7] we might even see the US[C]A ‘Cause it’s a [G7] brand new game and I want to [C] play [D7] Instrumental: G/// //// //// //// C/// //// G/// //// D7/// C/// G/// G7/// I’m [C] goin’ up the country baby don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ [F7] up the country baby don’t you wanna [C] go I’m goin’ [G7] to some place where I’ve never been be[C]fore No use of you [F7] runnin’, or screamin’ and [C] cryin’ ‘Cause you got a [G7] home man, as long as I’ve got [C] mine I’m [C] goin’ up the country baby don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ [F7] up the country baby don’t you wanna [C] go I’m goin’ [G7] to some place where I’ve never been be[C]fore I’m [C] goin’, I’m goin’ where the water tastes like wine I’m [F7] goin’ where the water tastes like [C] wine We can [G7] jump in the water stay drunk all the [C] time [D7] Instrumental: G/// //// //// //// C/// //// G/// //// D7/// C/// G/// //// G/// //// //// //// C/// //// G/// //// D7/// C/// G/// //// [C] [G] Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Honolulu Rock-a Roll-a 73 (Hoffman/Manning) ( Line 1 of intro is sung slowly, then pick up tempo from beginning of line 2) INTRO: If [C] you could cast your eyes on the [G] isle of paradise [A7] You’d be surprised to see what’s [D7] happened to Waikiki (Pause) They do the [G] Honolulu rock-a roll-a, Honolulu rock-a roll-a [C] Come and see them all a [G] rockin’ away On the [D7] beach at Waiki[G]ki You’ll love the Honolulu rock-a roll-a, Honolulu rock-a roll-a [C] Hula hula girls a[G]swayin’ away ‘Neath the [D7] palm trees by the [G] sea You’ll see them [C] swing their little grass skirts They love to [G] swing their little grass skirts Be sure to [A7] bring along a ukulele To serenade your [D7] love (Pause) When you do the [G] Honolulu rock-a roll-a, Honolulu rock-a roll-a [C] Say “hi” in Ha[G]waii for me when you [D7] get to Waiki[G]ki INSTRUMENTAL: C/// //// G/// //// A7/// //// //// D7/// G/// //// //// //// C/// G/// D7/// G (Pause) They do the [G] Honolulu rock-a roll-a, Honolulu rock-a roll-a [C] Come and see them all a[G]rockin’ away On the [D7] beach at Waiki[G ]ki You’ll love the Honolulu rock-a roll-a, Honolulu rock-a roll-a [C] Hula hula girls a[G]swayin’ away ‘Neath the [D7] palm trees by the [G] sea You’ll see them [C] swing their little grass skirts They love to [G] swing their little grass skirts Be sure to [A7] bring along a ukulele To serenade your [D7] love (Pause) When you do the [G] Honolulu rock-a roll-a, Honolulu rock-a roll-a [C] Say “hi” in Ha[G]waii for me when you [D7] get to Waiki[G]ki When you [D7] get to Waiki[G]ki When you [D7] ge—t toooo Wai—ki—[G]ki [D7] [G] Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Drift Away 82 (Mentor Williams 1973) [F] Day after day, I’m more con[C]fused [F] Yet I look for the [G] light through the pouring [C] rain [F] You know that’s a game that I hate to [C] lose [Dm] And I’m feelin’ the strain [F] ain’t it a shame CHORUS Oh [C] give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I [G] wanna get lost in your rock’n roll and [F] drift away Oh [C] give me the beat, boys and free my soul I [G] wanna get lost in your rock’n roll and [F] drift away [F] Beginning to think that I’m wastin’ [C] time [F] I don’t under[G]stand the things I [C] do [F] The world outside looks so un[C]kind [Dm] Now I’m countin’ on you [F] to carry me though CHORUS Instrumental Verse Chords: [F]/// //// [C]/// //// [F]/// [G]/// [C]/// //// [F]/// //// [C]/// //// [Dm]/// //// [F]/// //// CHORUS [Dm] And when my mind is free [F] you know a melody can [C] move me [Dm] And when I’m feelin’ blue [F] a ukulele’s comin’ through to [G] soothe me [F] Thanks for the joy that you’ve given [C] me [F] I want you to [G] know I believe in you [C] song [F] And rhythm and rhyme and harmo[C]ny [Dm] You help me along [F] makin’ me strong A CAPPELLA CHORUS CHORUS Oh [C] give me the beat, boys, and free my soul I [G] wanna get lost in your rock’n roll and [F] drift away Oh [C] give me the beat, boys and free my soul I [G] wanna get lost in your rock’n roll and [F] drift away [C] Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World 18 (Arlen/Harburg 1939) (Theile/Weiss 1967) INTRO: “Oooo..” C/// //// Em/// //// F/// //// C/// //// F/// //// E7/// //// Am/// //// F/// //// [C] Somewhere [Em] over the rainbow [F] way up [C] high