Learn to play "Rockin' Chair" 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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F Dm Hang around, Willie Boy, A# C Don't you raise the sails anymore. F Dm Dm G It's for sure, I've spent my whole life at sea A# Dm G And I'm pushin' age seventy three; D# D# C Now there's only one place that was meant for me: Chorus: F Dm7 Dm A# Oh, to be home again, F C Down in old Virginny, F Dm F A# With my very best friend, F They call him Ragtime Willie. Dm Dm A# We're gonna soothe away the rest of our years, F Dm Dm A# We're gonna put away all of our tears, Dm G7 C7 That big Rockin' Chair won't go nowhere. Slow down, Willie boy Your heart's gonna give right out on you It's true, and I believe I know what we should do Turn the stern and point to shore The seven seas won't carry us no more Chorus: Oh, to be home again Down in Old Virginny With my very best friend They call him 'Ragtime Willie' I can't wait to sniff that air Dip'n snuff, I won't have no care That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere Hear the sound, Willie boy The flyin' Dutchman's on the reef It's my belief, we've used up all our time This hill's too steep to climb And the days that remain ain't worth a dime Chorus: Oh, to be home again Down in Old Virginny With my very best friend They call him 'Ragtime Willie' Would a been nice just to see the folks Listen once again to the stale jokes That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere I can hear somethin' callin' on me And you know where I want to be Oh Willie don't you hear that sound Oh to be home again down in Old Virginny I just want to get my feet back on the ground Oh to be home again down in Old Virginny I'd love to see my very best friend They call him 'Ragtime Willie' I believe old rockin chair's got me Oh to be home again | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA A# C C7 D Dm D# Dm7 F G G7 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 "Rockin' Chair" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Rockin' Chair" by The Band.