Learn to play "Marching Bands of Manhattan" 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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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 "Marching Bands of Manhattan" smoothly on your ukulele.
C G If I could open my arms Dm Fmaj7 And span the length of the isle of Manhattan, C G I'd bring it to where you are Dm Fmaj7 Making a lake of the East River and Hudson If I could open my mouth Wide enough for a marching band to march out They would make your name sing And bend through alleys and bounce off all the buildings I wish we could open our eyes To see in all directions at the same time Oh, what a beautiful view If you were never aware of what was around you And it is true what you said That I live like a hermit in my own head But when the sun shines again I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in Chorus: F Am Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole C Dm Just like a faucet that leaks and there is F comfort in the sound Am But while you debate half empty or half full C Dm F It slowly rises, your love is gonna drown - x4 F Am C G Your love is gonna drown F Am C G Your love is gonna drown F Am C G Your love is gonna drown F Your love is gonna | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsAm C Dm F Fmaj7 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 "Marching Bands of Manhattan" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Marching Bands of Manhattan" by Death Cab for Cutie.