Johnny Cash - Going To Memphis: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Going To Memphis" 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 Going To Memphis 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 "Going To Memphis" smoothly on your ukulele.
A# Bring a drink of water, Leroy Bring a drink of water (no) If I could get to the mercy man He'd give me some I know I got a gal in Vicksburg Bertha is her name Wish I was tied to Bertha Instead of this ball and chain A# I'm goin' to Memphis (that's right Lord) yeah A# A due took all my money Wouldn't let me see the cards A# I owe the boss about a hundred years F A# For sleepin' in his backyard A# I'm goin' to Memphis (yeah Memphis) yeah I'm goin' to Memphis Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed But when that levee's through and I am too Let the honky-tonk roll on Come morning I'll be gone I'm goin' to Memphis yeah Memphis I never been to Chicago But it must be a mighty fine place (that's right) I couldn't get past Tennessee With Mississippi all over my face I'm going to Memphis (That's right Lord, Memphis) Well, the freezing ground at night Is my own folding bed Pork salad is my bread and meat And it will be till I'm dead Well, I brought me a little water In a Mr. Prince Albert can But the boss man caught me drinking it And I believe he broke my hand They all call me crazy for sassing Mr. Scott My brother was killed for a deed I did But I this remember what, yeah Well another boy is down The shovel burned him out Let me stand on his body To see what the shoutin's about I'm going to Memphis (yeah Memphis) Yeah I'm going to Memphis Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed But when that levee's through and I am too Let the honky-tonk roll on Come morning I'll be gone I'm going to Memphis Yeah Memphis (Yes Lord, Memphis-bound) | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  A#  F  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 "Going To Memphis" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Going To Memphis" by Johnny Cash.