Love this song, works well on ukulele
The FLUKES comprising of Martyn, Dave and Mike on ukes Richard on bass and Roger on percussion
A ukulele group complete with bass and percussion.
We grew from just a duo of Martyn & Peter recording during lockdowns to now with 2 more ukulele players and Bass and Percussion.
We play at various charity organisations/events and private parties. Peter is absent at the moment recovering from a stroke
Story behind the song
Heard Peter Frampton doing an acoustic set of this song thought it would work well on ukulele
Lyrics
Lyrics and Ukulele chords
Intro
C/ G/ Dm/ F/
C/ G/ Dm/ F/
Verse I.
C G Am
Shadows grow so long before my eyes,
F F7
And they're moving, across the page.
C G Am
Suddenly the day turns into night,
F F7
Far away, from the city.
Em7 A7 Dm G7
But don't, hesitate, 'cuz your love, won't wait.
Chorus...
C G Dm F
Ooh baby, I love your way,
C G Dm F
I wanna tell you, I love your way, every day.
C G Dm F
I wanna be with you night and day, ooh yeah.
C/ G/ Dm/ F/
Verse 2.
C G Am
Moon appears to shine, and light the sky,
F F7
With the help, of some fire fly.
C G Am
Wonder how they have the power to shine, shine, shine,
F F7
I can see them, under the pine.
Em7 A7 Dm G7
But don't, hesitate, 'cuz your love, won't wait.
Continued
Chorus...
C G Dm F
Ooh baby, I love your way,
C G Dm F
I wanna tell you, I love your way, every day.
C G Dm F
I wanna be with you night and day, ooh yeah.
C/ G/ Dm/ F/
Verse 3.
C G Am
I can see the sunset, in your eyes,
F F7
Brown and grey, and some blue besides.
C G Am
Clouds are stalking islands in the sun,
F F7
Wish I could buy one, out of season.
Em7 A7 Dm G7
But don't, hesitate, 'cuz your love, won't wait.
Chorus...
C G Dm F
Ooh baby, I love your way,
C G Dm F
I wanna tell you, I love your way, every day.
C G Dm F
I wanna be with you night and day, ooh yeah
C/ G/ Dm/ F/
(Slow down last line)
Outro C/ G/ Dm/ F/ C
My favourite Frampton song. Good job on it. It's amazing to me that so many songs work well on ukulele. Great vocals on this too. Very impressed.