Maggie Rogers - James: Ukulele Chords

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.

Learn James 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 "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

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

G

Ukulele chord 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.