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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Ukulele Lady" by Gus Kahn as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Ukulele Lady" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Ukulele Lady" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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