Ukulele Lady

by Gus Kahn
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Lyrics

I (C7)saw the (F)splen dour (C7)of the (F)moon light, on Hon o (Db7)lu

(C7)lu (F)Bay;

there’s (C7)some thing (F)ten der (C7)in the (F)moon light, on Hon o (Db7)lu

(C7)lu (F)Bay;

and all the (Dm7)beach (Dm)es are full of (Dm)peach es who (Am)bring their (Am)“ukes” a long,

and (C7)in the (F)glim mer (C7)of the (F)moon light they love to (G9)sing

(G7)their (C9)song.

If (F)you (Fmaj7)like a (F6)uk u le le la dy, (F)uk u le le (Fmaj7)la dy like a (Faug)you.

(C)If (Gm)you (C7)like to (Gm)lin ger where it’s (C7)sha dy, (Gm)uk u le le (C7)la dy lin ger (F)too.

(C)If (F)you (Fmaj7)kiss a (F6)uk u le le la dy, (F)will you prom ise (Fmaj7)ev er to be (Faug)true?

(C)And (Gm)she (C7)see an (Gm)oth er uk u le (C7)le (Gm)la dy fool a (C7)round with (F)you:

(Bb)may

be she’ll sigh,

(F)May

be she’ll cry,

(G7)May

be she’ll find some bod y else, (C)by

and (C7)by

to (F)sing (Fmaj7)to, (F6)When it’s cool and (C7)sha dy.

(F)Where the trick y (Fmaj7)Wic ki Wack ies (Faug)woo;

(C)if (Gm)you (C7)like a (Gm)uk u le le (C7)la dy, (Gm)uk u le le (C7)la dy like a (F)you.

(C)If (F)you (Fmaj7)like a (F6)uk u le le la dy, (F)uk u le le (Fmaj7)la dy like a (Faug)you.

(C)If (Gm)you (C7)like to (Gm)lin ger where it’s (C7)sha dy, (Gm)uk u le le (C7)la dy lin ger (F)too.

(C)If (F)you (Fmaj7)kiss a (F6)uk u le le la dy, (F)will you prom ise (Fmaj7)ev er to be (Faug)true?

(C)And (Gm)she (C7)see an (Gm)oth er uk u le (C7)le (Gm)la dy fool a (C7)round with (F)you:

(Bb)may

be she’ll sigh,

(F)May

be she’ll cry,

(G7)May

be she’ll find some bod y else, (C)by

and (C7)by

to (F)sing (Fmaj7)to, (F6)When it’s cool and (C7)sha dy.

(F)Where the trick y (Fmaj7)Wic ki Wack ies (Faug)woo;

(C)if (Gm)you (C7)like a (Gm)uk u le le (C7)la dy, (Gm)uk u le le (C7)la dy like a (F)you.

(C)If (F)you.

Ukulele Lady — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Ukulele Lady" by Gus Kahn in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Ukulele Lady

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ukulele Lady" by Gus Kahn in?
The backing track is in Bb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Ukulele Lady" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Ukulele Lady"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ukulele Lady", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ukulele Lady" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Ukulele Lady"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ukulele Lady"?
"Ukulele Lady" was originally performed by Gus Kahn. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Gus Kahn are available?
Other accompaniments by Gus Kahn: "I'll See You In My Dreams", "Yes Sir, That's My Baby". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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