Johnny Cash - If It Wasn't for the Wabash River: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "If It Wasn't for the Wabash River" 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.

Learn If It Wasn't for the Wabash River 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 "If It Wasn't for the Wabash River" smoothly on your ukulele.

B
Fish ain't bitin'
But I don't really care and don't hurry
                                      E
Like that Wabash River there I'd be drinkin'
                  B
Or laying dead somewhere
                      F#     B
If it wasn't for the Wabash River

Chorus:
        B
If it wasn't for the Wabash River
And this willow tree and my pole and a line
E                        B        G#
I'd be goin' crazy as an Indiana cyclone
  C#                           F#
Drownin' memories of her and cryin' cryin' cryin'
       E                     B
If it wasn't for the Wabash River
             F#          B
I'd be goin' out off my mind

It's so peaceful
Sittin' here beneath my tree Lord I need her
Like she often needed me life ain't worth it
Just as far as I can see
If it wasn't for the Wabash River

Chorus

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

C#

Ukulele chord C#

E

Ukulele chord E

F#

Ukulele chord F#

G#

Ukulele chord G#

B

Ukulele chord 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 "If It Wasn't for the Wabash River" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "If It Wasn't for the Wabash River" by Johnny Cash.

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