Talking Heads - The Book I Read: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "The Book I Read" 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 The Book I Read 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 Book I Read" smoothly on your ukulele.
Am G I’m writing ‘bout the book I read Am G I have to sing about the book I read Am G I’m embarassed to admit it hit the soft spot in my heart Am G When I found out you wrote the book I read so Chorus: A F Take my shoulders as they touch your arms A F I’ve got little cold chills but I feel alright A F Gm F The book I Read was in your eyes oh oh Oh, I'm living in the future I feel wonderful, I'm tipping over backwards I'm so ambitious, I'm looking back I'm running a race and you're the book I read Chorus: So feel my fingers as they touch your arms I'm spinning around but I feel alright The book I read was in your eyes Ooh hoo, ah ha Oh ho, ooh Oh, I'm living in the future I feel wonderful, I'm tipping over backwards I'm so ambitious, I'm looking back I'm running a race and you're the book I read Chorus: Feel my fingers as they touch your arms I'm spinning around and I feel alright The book I read was in your eyes Ooh hoo, ah ha Oh ho, ooh | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  Am  F  G  Gm  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 Book I Read" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Book I Read" by Talking Heads.