Frank Black - Johnny Barleycorn: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Johnny Barleycorn" 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 Johnny Barleycorn 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 "Johnny Barleycorn" smoothly on your ukulele.
D A E G Have you been to the fields? D A E G Something there made me afraid D Like dying younger A E G If the ground never yields E G A We will feel the hunger Take him out with the seeds Roll him on the barren ground Mix blood and water Do not doubt our every need She will feed Look what we got her Chorus: G A Bm G Clear the way for Johnny Barleycorn A Bm A G This is the day that surely he will be reborn G A D G Bring down the blade on Johnny C Bm A G D G D He shall be the one that will be torn Ringing out the new year Sing out the names of the dead Like Johnny Barleycorn Give him a cheer ("Hey!)" Can you hear the newborn? Chorus: Clear the way for Johnny Barleycorn This is the day that surely he will be reborn Bring down the blame on Johnny - x2 He shall be the one that will be torn He shall be the one that will be torn | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  C  D  E  G  Bm  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 "Johnny Barleycorn" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Johnny Barleycorn" by Frank Black.