Tracy Chapman - Subcity: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Subcity" 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 Subcity 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 "Subcity" smoothly on your ukulele.

A                           Bm
People say it doesn't exist
                                 D
'Cause no one would like to admit
                            A
That there is a city underground
                          Bm
Where people live everyday
                       D
Off the waste and decay
                           A
Off the discards of their fellow man

Chorus:
A                        Bm D
Here in subcity life is hard
A                     Bm           E
We can't receive any government relief
                  A
I'd like to please give Mr. President
    Bm       D
my honest regards
          E       A
For disregarding me

They say there's too much crime in
these city streets
My sentiments exactly
Government and big business hold the purse strings
When I worked I worked in the factories
I'm at the mercy of the world
I guess I'm lucky to be alive

Chorus:
Here in subcity life is hard
We can't receive any government relief
Won't you please, please give the President
my honest regards
For disregarding me

D              Bm
They say we've fallen through the cracks
A
They say the system works
But we won't let it
 D
Help
              Bm
I guess they never stop to think
    A
We might not just want handouts
                             Bm
But a way to make an honest living
   D                 A
Living this ain't living

Chorus:
Here in subcity life is hard
We can't receive any government relief
Won't you please, please give the President
my honest regards
For disregarding me

What did I do deserve this
Had my trust in god
Worked everyday of my life
Thought I had some guarantees
That's what I thought
At least that's what I thought

Chorus:
Here in subcity life is hard
We can't receive any government relief
Won't you please, please give the President
my honest regards
For disregarding me

Last night I had another restless sleep
Wondering what tomorrow might bring
Last night I dreamed
A cold blue light was shining down on me
I screamed myself awake
Thought I must be dying
Thought I must be dying

Chorus:
Here in subcity life is hard
We can't receive any government relief
I'd like to give Mr. President my honest regards
For disregarding me

For disregarding me
For disregarding me
For disregarding me
For disregarding me
For disregarding me
For disregarding me

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

D

Ukulele chord D

E

Ukulele chord E

Bm

Ukulele chord Bm

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 "Subcity" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Subcity" by Tracy Chapman.