Rush - The Trees: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "The Trees" 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 The Trees 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 "The Trees" smoothly on your ukulele.

Chorus:
         D              F#m              C#m               A
There is unrest in the forest; there is trouble with the trees
         E                G       A       Bm
For the Maples want more sunlight and the Oaks ignore their pleas

      A               Bm                 G     D                 A
The trouble with the Maples and they're quite convinced they're right
A                              Bm               G     D        A
They say the Oaks are just too lofty and they grab up all the light.
A                              Bm               G        D           A
But the Oaks can't help their feelings if they like the way they're made
          F#                             G               A
And they wonder why the Maples can't be happy in their shade

Chorus:
There is trouble in the forest, and the creatures all have fled
as the Maples scream Oppression and the Oaks just shake their heads

So the Maples formed a union and demanded equal rights
The Oaks are just too greedy, we will make them give us light
Now there's no more Oak oppression, for they passed a noble law
And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

C#m

Ukulele chord C#m

D

Ukulele chord D

E

Ukulele chord E

F#

Ukulele chord F#

F#m

Ukulele chord F#m

G

Ukulele chord G

Bm

Ukulele chord Bm

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 "The Trees" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Trees" by Rush.

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