Tyler Childers - Detroit: Ukulele Chords

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

D#                      A#m
Readin' and writin' on Route 23
     C#                    G#
It's hard to believe we've made it this far
   D#                A#m
So come on boys and grab your coats
C#                    G#
Detroit's waitin' so get in the car

Well the wind it blows cold but
the girls are on fire
They say they're the prettiest things you have seen
And I ain't a gambler but I'd bet the farm
That Detroit's a gold mine waiting for me

The sidewalks are always jammed in this town
I feel like a dam that's about to cut loose
And the girls they say, will treat you fine
Beg for your silver 'til you can't refuse

And I'd love to go back to the hills
where I was born
Instead of workin' on cars that I can't afford
My pockets are empty my patience is torn
Oh look what's become of me

Mama I'm writin' to tell you I'm fine
I'm workin' real hard and I pray every night
So don't you worry I'm happy and free
Detroit's been like a blessing to me

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A#m

Ukulele chord A#m

C#

Ukulele chord C#

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 "Detroit" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Detroit" by Tyler Childers.