Learn to play "Third Family Portrait" 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 "Third Family Portrait" smoothly on your ukulele.
C# It was the dead of winter F# The cold was in our bones C# And our shelves stood barren F# As we had ever known F# C# F# G# So our mother stands on the porch one evening F# C# G# F# The silent crack in her stormy mask C# G# F# she looked up at the sky, and said "please" C# F# And by the turn of summer we packed up all we owned C# And with my mom and brothers we started for F# the coast C# G# F# And I would count all the clouds on the way C# F# And you and I would name them while the world around us changed And I remember asking if the place we're moving would have more food And my mother grew as distant as can be and mouthed, "please" C# F# C# So I, so tired eyes, pay no mind F# G# The river of time will drown these days out C# It was the year just after we stood and watched F# the sea C# F# And my mom was smiling no longer saying please | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsC# F# 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 "Third Family Portrait" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Third Family Portrait" by Radical Face.