Learn to play "James" 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 "James" smoothly on your ukulele.
G Too young, too thoughtless," I said to myself C With idealistic visions all perched on the shelf D C 'cause I'm still hoping, waiting for you to come home. May your snow capped mountains carry you far May they stand as protectors wherever you are May you stay safe and happy all of your days Chorus: G Oh James C Oh James Maybe you're in love or hung up on another Maybe you found a far prettier lover Maybe you'll paint her a picture like you did for me You color your world with that Neverland smile But it goes dark in pieces every once in a while And on my birthday, I told you, "Don't worry, there'll be other days" Chorus - x2 I'll always be happy if you choose to call Or write me a letter saying all that you saw And how things have changed since our days there on Noxontown Pond No, don't be a stranger, no, don't go too far And though you love places that have lots of stars Just know in the city, you'll always have a place to stay Chorus: Oh, James Oh, James Oh, James Oh, James Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, James Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, James (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh, James Ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsC D 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 "James" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "James" by Maggie Rogers.