David Bowie - Word on a Wing: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Word on a Wing" 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 Word on a Wing 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 "Word on a Wing" smoothly on your ukulele.
B E F# In this age of grand illusion you walked into my life out of my dreams B E F# I don't need another change, still you forced away into my scheme of things B E F# You say we're growing, growing heart and soul B E F# In this age of grand illusion you walked into my life out of my dreams B E F# Sweet name, you're born once again for me B E F# Sweet name, you're born once again for me B E F# Oh sweet name, I call you again, you're born once again for me B E Just because I believe don't mean I don't think as well F# B F# Don't have to question everything in heaven or hell C# C#maj7 A#m Lord, I kneel and offer you my word on a wing F F7 A And I'm trying hard to fit among your scheme of things Dm E It's safer than a strange land, but I still care for myself C Dm D7 And I don't stand in my own light G D A G D Lord, lord, my prayer flies like a word on a wing A G My prayer flies like a word on a wing D A G Does my prayer fit in with your scheme of things? In this age of grand illusion you walked into my life out of my dreams Sweet name, you're born once again for me just as long as I can see, I'll never stop this vision flowing I look twice and you're still flowing Just as long as I can walk, I'll walk beside you, I'm alive in you Sweet name, you're born once again for me F# And I'm ready to shape the scheme of things G E7 Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things G E7 Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things G E7 Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things G E7 Ooh, ready to shape the scheme of things F# Ooh, Ah Chorus: Lord, I kneel and offer you my word on a wing And I'm trying hard to fit among your scheme of things It's safer than a strange land, but I still care for myself And I don't stand in my own light Oh Lord, Lord, my prayer flies like a word on a wing And I'm trying hard to fit among your scheme of things But it's safer than a strange land, but I still care for myself And I don't stand in my own light Lord, Lord, my prayer flies like a word on a wing My prayer flies like a word on a wing Does my prayer fit in with your scheme of things? | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  A#m  C  C#  C#m  C#maj7  D  Dm  D7  E  E7  F  F#  F7  G  B  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 "Word on a Wing" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Word on a Wing" by David Bowie.