The Band - Knockin’ Lost John: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Knockin’ Lost John" 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 Knockin’ Lost John 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 "Knockin’ Lost John" smoothly on your ukulele.

F#m             A                   D             A
I went down to Duffy's bar with depression on my mind
F#m                 A                  D      A  D A
Just to blow off a little steam and try to unwind
F#m         A                  D            A
Times were getting tough with no relief in sight
F#m           A                   D        A  D A
Last straw I lost my job, next straw your life

C     G    D            A
Knock on knockin' lost John
C             G           D       A
The Great Depression was going strong
C     G     D      A
Hard times comin' on
C     G     D            A
Long gone knockin' lost John

Born on the south side, got my schoolin' at the pool hall
Saturday night we get back to back, Sunday mornin', wall to wall
Never seen nothing like it, people jumpin' out of windows and going mad
That's not half as bad as losin' what you never had

Chorus

Back in 1929 it was livin' hell
Crime was on the rise when the bottom fell
Keepin' poverty pocket high upon the hill
Back door you lock it, they'll break it still

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

F#m

Ukulele chord F#m

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 "Knockin’ Lost John" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Knockin’ Lost John" by The Band.

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