Learn to play "Sweet Lady Genevieve" 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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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 "Sweet Lady Genevieve" smoothly on your ukulele.
A E F#m D A E Once under a scarlet sky I told you never ending lies, E B D A But they were the words of a drunken vagabond E B D A Who knew very well he would break your heart before long D A E Oh forgive me Genevieve. A E F#m D A E Now I've come back to see Sweet Lady Genevieve, E B D A This time I'll give you some security E B D And I won't make promises I can't keep D A So will you come back to me D B E A E A Sweet Lady Genevieve? E Let me rock you, hold you, B D A Take you in my arms. E Forgive me, please, C# F#m B E Smile away all your sadness, put your trust in me. Oh if you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve I'm not the impetuous fool that you used to know I know that I used you and I hurt you so But that was so long ago Sweet Lady Genevieve Oh, love me Take me in your arms Let me rock you, hold you Smile away all your sadness, put your trust in me Once under a starry sky I led you on and told you lies Drank too much whiskey on that hot summer night I acted so slyly 'cause you were acting so shy Oh forgive me Genevieve If you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve You're not the child who smiled so innocently And I'm not the rogue that I used to be So will you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve Oh Genevieve, Oh Genevieve | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA B C# D E F#m 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 "Sweet Lady Genevieve" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Sweet Lady Genevieve" by The Kinks.