Brandi Carlile - The Joke: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "The Joke" 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 The Joke 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 "The Joke" smoothly on your ukulele.
D Am7 You're feeling nervous, aren't you, boy? G D With your quiet voice and impeccable style Am7 Don't ever let them steal your joy G D And your gentle ways, to keep 'em from running wild They can kick dirt in your face Dress you down, and tell you that your place Is in the middle, when they hate the way you shine I see you tugging on your shirt Trying to hide inside of it and hide how much it hurts Chorus: D Am7 Let 'em laugh while they can G Gm D Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind F# G I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends Gm D Am7 G D And the joke's on them You get discouraged, don't you, girl? It's your brother's world for a while longer You gotta dance with the devil on a river To beat the stream Call it living the dream, call it kicking the ladder They come to kick dirt in your face To call you weak and then displace you After carrying your baby on your back across the desert I saw your eyes behind your hair And you're looking tired, but you don't look scared Chorus - x2 | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsAm7  D  F#  G  Gm  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 "The Joke" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Joke" by Brandi Carlile.