Intro (x2): B B E E Verse 1: B E Andy would bicycle across town in the rain to bring you B E candy and John would buy the gown for you to wear to the B E Gb prom with Tom the astronomer who'd name a star for you Chorus: B Abm But I'm the luckiest guy on the Lower East Side E Gb B 'Cause I've got wheels and you wanna go for a ride Interlude (x2): B B E E Verse 2: B E Harry is the one I think you'll marry, but it's B Gb Chris that you kissed after school B E Well, I'm a fool, there's no doubt but when the sun comes out Gb And only when the sun comes out Chorus: B Abm I'm the luckiest guy on the Lower East Side E Gb B 'Cause I've got wheels and you wanna go for a ride Interlude (x2): B B E E Interlude: (Chords Optional) B E Gb The day is beautiful and so are you B E Gb My car is ugly but then, I'm ugly too B E Gb I know you'd never give me a second glance Gb E B Gb But when the weather's nice all the other guys don't stand a chance Verse 3: B E I know Professor Blumen makes you feel like a woman B E But when the wind is in your hair you laugh like a little girl B E So you share secrets with Lou, but we've got secrets too Gb E Gb Well, one: I only keep this heap for you Chorus: B Abm 'Cause I'm the ugliest guy on the Lower East Side E Gb B B Abm Abm E Gb But I've got wheels and you wanna go for a ride Outro: B B Abm Abm E Gb Wanna go for a ride? B B Abm Abm E Gb Wanna go for a ride? B B Abm Abm E Gb Wanna go for a riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii - B B Abm Abm E Gb - iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide? Outro (x2): B B Abm Abm E Gb This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side chords by The Magnetic Fields
Suggested strumisland strum
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Prefer something simpler: down-up eighths d u d u
How to play The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side on ukulele
Try the island strum as a starting point: d – d u – u d u. On this page the song is in B major. The chords ask a bit more of you, so I rate them proficient.
4 ukulele chords used in "The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side" by The Magnetic Fields: B, E, Gb and Abm
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