Bob Dylan - Roll on John: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Roll on John" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Roll on John ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Roll on John" smoothly on your ukulele.
G# C# Doctor, doctor tell me the time of day! G# Another bottle's empty, another penny spent. G# C# He turned around and he slowly walked away. C# G# They shot him in the back and down he went. Chorus: C# Shine your light D# Movin' on C# You burned so bright G# Roll on, John From the Liverpool docks to the red-light Hamburg streets, Down in the quarry with the Quarrymen Playing to the big crowds, playing to the cheap seats. Another day in the life on your way to your journey's end. Chorus Sailin' through the trade winds bound for the South Rags on your back just like any other slave. They tied your hands and they clamped your mouth. Wasn't no way out of that deep dark cave. Chorus I heard the news today, oh boy They hauled your ship up on the shore Now the city gone dark, there is no more joy. They tore the heart right out and cut him to the core. Chorus Put on your bags and get 'em packed. Leave right now, you won't be far from wrong. The sooner you go the quicker you'll be back. You've been cooped up on an island far too long. Chorus Slow down you're moving way too fast, Come together right now over me. Your bones are weary, you're about to breathe your last. Lord, you know how hard it can be! Chorus Roll on, John, roll through the rain and snow. Take the right-hand road and go where the buffalos roam. They'll trap you in an ambush before you know. Too late now to sail back home. Chorus Tyger, tyger, burnin' bright I pray the Lord my soul to keep In the forest of the night Cover him over and let him sleep. Chorus | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsC#  D#  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Roll on John" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Roll on John" by Bob Dylan.