Learn to play "Lady May" 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 "Lady May" smoothly on your ukulele.
D# I'm a stone's throw from the mill G# D# And I'm a good walk to the river G# D# When my workin' day is over Cm A# D# We'll go swim our cares away D# Put your toes down in the water G# D# And a smile across your face G# D# And tell me that you love me Cm A# D# Lovely Lady May Chorus: Cm A# D# Now I ain't the sharpest chisel G# D# That your hands have ever held Cm A# D# But darlin' I could love you well G# D# 'Til the roll is called on high Cm A# D# I've seen my share of trouble G# D# And I've held my weight in shame G# D# But I'm baptized in your name Cm A# D# Lovely Lady May Lord the wind can leave you shiverin' As it waltzes o'er the leaves It's been rushin' through my timber Til' your love brought on the spring Now the mountains all are blushin' And they don't know what to say 'Cept a good long line of praises For my lovely Lady May Chorus: Now I ain't the toughest hickory That your ax has ever fell But I'm a hickory just as well I'm a hickory all the same I came crashin' through the forest As you cut my roots away And I fell a good long ways For my lovely Lady May | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA# Cm D D# 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 "Lady May" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Lady May" by Tyler Childers.