Talking Heads - Houses in Motion: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Houses in Motion" 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 Houses in Motion 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 "Houses in Motion" smoothly on your ukulele.

Em
For a long time I felt without style or grace
Wearing shoes with no socks in cold weather
I knew my heart was in the right place
I knew I’d be able to do these things.

And as we watch him digging his own grave
It is important to know that was where he’s at
He can’t afford to stop That is what he believe
He’ll keep on digging for a thousand years.

Chorus:
Em             G  Em              G         Em  G Em
I’m walking a line-I’m thinning about empty motion
I’m walking a line-Just barely enough to be living
Get outa the way-No time to begin
This isn’t the time-So nothing was done
Not talking about-Not many at all
I’m turning around-No trouble at all
You notice there’s nothing around you, around you
I’m walking a line-Divide and dissolve.

Never get to say much, never get to talk
Tell us a little bit, but not too much
Right about then, is where she give up
She has closed her eyes, she has give up hope

Chorus:
I'm walking a line, I hate to be dreaming in motion
I'm walking a line, just barely enough to be living
Get outta the way, no time to begin
This isn't the time, so nothing was done
Not talking about, not many at all
I'm turning around, no trouble at all
I'm keeping my fingers behind me, 'hind me
I'm walking a line, divide and dissolve

I turn myself around,
I'm moving backwards and forwards
I'm moving twice as much as I was before
I'll keep on digging to the center of the Earth
I'll be down in there moving the in the room.

Chorus:
I'm walking a line, I'm visiting houses in motion
I'm walking a line, just barely enough to be living
Get outta the way, no time to begin
This isn't the time, so nothing was done
Not talking about, not many at all
I'm turning around, no trouble at all
Two different houses surround you, 'round you
I'm walking a line, divide and dissolve

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Em

Ukulele chord Em

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 "Houses in Motion" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Houses in Motion" by Talking Heads.