The Rolling Stones - When the Whip Comes Down: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "When the Whip Comes Down" 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 When the Whip Comes Down 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 "When the Whip Comes Down" smoothly on your ukulele.

       A
Yeah, momma and poppa told me
       D
I was crazy to stay
       A
I was gay in New York
            D
Which is a fag in L.A.
   A
So I saved my money
    D
And I took a plane
     A               D
Wherever I go they treat me the same

Chorus:
               A            D
    When the whip comes down
               A            D
    When the whip comes down
               A            D
    When the whip comes down
               A            D A D A D
    When the whip comes down

Verse:
I'm going down fifty-third street
And they're spitting in my face
I'm learning the ropes
Yeah I'm learning a trade
The east river truckers
Is churning with trash
I've got so much money
That I'm spending so fast

Chorus:
    When the whip comes down
    When the whip comes down
    When the whip comes down
    When the whip comes down
               A
    When the shit hits the fan
             D
    I'll be sitting on the can
    When the whip comes down

Yeah, some called me garbage
While I was sleeping on the street
I never roll
And I never cheat
I'm filling a need
I'm plugging a hole
My mama's so glad
I ain't on the dole

Chorus:
    When the whip comes down
    When the whip comes down
    When the shit hits the fan
    I'm sitting on the can
    When the whip comes down
                            G D G D G D
    When the whip comes down

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

D

Ukulele chord D

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 "When the Whip Comes Down" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "When the Whip Comes Down" by The Rolling Stones.

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