REO Speedwagon - Son of a Poor Man: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Son of a Poor Man" 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 Son of a Poor Man 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 "Son of a Poor Man" smoothly on your ukulele.
C F C F Hometown lady leavin' for the city C Am G Bags in hand she's boarding the train C F Her last look through the window C F I saw her eyes were as red as mine C Am G I wave goodbye but I can't believe she's leaving Chorus: F G But a woman can't be high class C G Am C In a lonely farmer's town F G And the son of a poor man C G Am C Ain't gonna turn your head around F G But if you ever get lonely C G Am C Just pick up the telephone F G And the son of a poor man A# Will bring you home Maybe soon I'll see her on some television show Painted lips and fingers singing for the world A fashion plate for sure dancin' for your plastic world Call me up if you can but if not well I'll understand Chorus | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsAm  A#  C  F  G  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 "Son of a Poor Man" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Son of a Poor Man" by REO Speedwagon.