Songbook Somerville Street Strum Songs Table of ontents 1. This Land is Your Land () 2. Act Naturally () 3. Blowin in the Wind () 4. Brown Eyed irl () 5. o You Believe in Magic () 6. Have You Ever Seen the Rain () 7. I Saw Her Standing There () 8. I m a Believer () 9. I ve Just Seen a ace () 10. Jambalaya () 11. Livin on a Prayer (Em) 12. Margaritaville () [ two pages ] 13. Nobody Knows You When You re own and Out () 14. Puff the Magic ragon () 15. While My uitar ently Weeps (Am)
THIS LAN IS YOUR LAN Woody uthrie This land is your land, this land is my land from alifornia, to the New York Island, from the redwood forests, to the ulfstream waters, 7 this land was made for you and me. 1. As I went walking that ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway, I saw below me that golden valley, 7 this land was made for you and me. + HORUS 2. I roamed and rambled and followed my footsteps to the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts, and all around me a voice was sounding, 7 this land was made for you and me. + HORUS 3. When the sun comes shining and I was strolling, and the wheat-fields waving, and the dust clouds rolling, a voice was chanting and a fog was lifting, 7 this land was made for you and me. + HORUS 4. Nobody living, can ever stop me As I go walking my freedom highway. Nobody living, can make me turn back 7 This land was made for you and me. + HORUS
Act Naturally Buck Owens, wight Yokum, The Beatles 1. They're gonna put me in the movies, they're gonna make a big star out of me, We'll make a film about a man that's sad and lonely and all I gotta do is - act naturally. 7 Well, I'll bet you I'm gonna be a big star, might win an Oscar you can never tell, The movies gonna make me a big star, 7-7 'cause I can plat the part so well. 2. Well I hope you come and see me in the movies, then I know that you will plainly see. The biggest fool that ever hit the big time, and all I gotta do is act naturally. 3. We'll make the scene about a man that's sad and lonely and beggin down upon his bended knee \ I'll play the part but I won't need rehearsin all I gotta do is - act naturally + HORUS + Verse 2
Blowin in the Wind Bob ylan 1. How many roads must a man walk down, be-fore they call him a man? Am How many seas must a white dove sail, be-fore she sleeps in the sand? How many times must the cannon balls fly, be-fore they`re forever banned? Am The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind. 2. How many years can a mountain exist, be-fore it is washed to the sea? Am How many years can some people exist, before they`re allowed to be free? How many times can a man turn his head, and pretend that he just doesn`t see? + HORUS 3. How many times must a man look up, before he can see the sky? Am How many ears must one man have, before he can hear people cry? How many deaths will it take till he knows, that too many people have died? + HORUS (3 times)
Brown eyed girl Van Morrison ---7 (2x) - 7 1. Hey, where did we go, days when the rains came, - 7 down in the hollow, playin' a new game. 7 Laughing and a running, hey, hey, skipping and a jumping 7 in the misty morning fog with our hearts a thumpin' - - Em 7-7 and you, my brown eyed girl, you my brown eyed girl. - 7 2. Whatever happened to Tuesday and oh so slow - 7 going down the old mine with a transistor radio. - 7 Standing in the sunlight laughing, hiding behind a rainbow's wall, - 7 slipping and sliding all along the water fall, - - Em 7 with you, my brown eyed girl, you my brown eyed girl. HORUS 7 o you remember when we used to sing : 7 Sha la la, la la la la, la la la la, te da. 7 Sha la la, la la la la, la la la la, te da, la te da. + + ---7 << Bass Solo - 7 3. So hard I find my way now that I'm all on my own, - 7 I saw you just the other day, my, how you have grown, 7 ast my memory back there, Lord sometime I'm overcome thinking 'bout - 7 making love in the green grass behind the stadium - - Em 7 with you, my brown eyed girl, you my brown eyed girl. HORUS (Repeat to end)
o you believe in magic The Lovin Spoonful m -Em --Em m -Em - 1. o you believe in magic in a young girl's heart, how the music can free her, whenever it starts, and it's magic, if the music is groovy, it makes you feel happy like an old time movie. m Em Em I'll tell you 'bout the magic, and it'll free your soul, but it's like tryin' to tell a stranger 'bout-a rock 'n' roll. - 7 2. If you believe in magic, don't bother to choose, if it's jug band music or rhythm and blues, just go and listen, it'll start with a smile, that won't wipe off your face, no matter how hard you try. m Em Em Your feet start tappin' and you can't seem to find, how you got there, so just blow your mind. / / m-em -Em / 3. If you believe in magic, come along with me, we'll dance until morning 'til there's just you and me, and maybe, if the music is right, I'll meet you tomorrow, sort of late at night. m Em Em And we'll go out dancin', baby, then you'll see, how the magic's in the music and the music's in me. m Yeah, do you believe in magic, yeah, m Em Em believe in the magic of a young girl's soul, m Em Em m Em Em 7 believe in the magic of-a rock 'n' roll, believe in the magic that can set you free, ah! Talkin' 'bout magic, do you believe in magic? o you believe, believe, do you believe in magic.
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN reedence learwater Revival John oggerty 1. Someone told me long ago, there's a calm before the storm, I know, its been coming for some time. When its over so they say, it'll rain a sunny day, 7 I know, shinin' down like water. Em/B Am Am/ I want to know, have you ever seen the rain Em/B Am Am/ I want to know, have you ever seen the rain, comin' down on a sunny day. 2. Yesterday and days before, sun is cold and rain is hot, I know, been that way for all my time. Till forever on it goes, through the circle fast and slow, 7 I know, and I can't stop. I wonder. Repeat HORUS Em/B Am Am/ I want to know, have you ever seen the rain Em/B Am Am/ I want to know, have you ever seen the rain, comin' down on a sunny day.
I Saw Her Standing There / 7 Well she was just seventeen, if you know what I mean, / / A7 / And the way she looked was way beyond compare, 7 Bb A7 / So how could I dance with another, when I saw her standing there. / 7 Well she looked at me, and I, I could see, / / A7 / That before too long I'd fall in love with her. 7 Bb A7 / She wouldn't dance with another, when I saw her standing there. 7 / / / Well my heart went boom when I crossed that room, / / A / / And I held her hand in mine... / 7 Well we danced through the night, and we held each other tight, / / A7 / And before too long I fell in love with her. 7 Bb A7 / Now I'll never dance with another, since I saw her standing there. [Instrumental on verse] / 7 / / A7 / 7 Bb A7 / 7 / / / Well my heart went boom when I crossed that room, / / A / / And I held her hand in mine... / 7 Well we danced through the night, and we held each other tight, / / A7 / And before too long I fell in love with her. 7 Bb A7 / Now I'll never dance with another, since I saw her standing there. A7 / Since I saw her standing there. A7 7... (hold) Since I saw her standing there.
I m A Believer by Neil iamond The Monkees - - 7 ~ 1. I thought love was only true in fairy tales, and for someone else but not for me. Love was out to get me, (hey, hey, hey) that`s the way it seemed, (hey, hey, hey) disappointment haunted all my dreams. HORUS - - - - - - - - - - - Then I saw her face, now I`m a believer, - - - - not a trace of doubt in my mind. I`m in love, (Ooo) I`m a believer, 7 I couldn`t leave her if I tried 2. I thought love was more or less a giving thing. Seemed the more I gave the less I got. What`s the use in trying`, (hey, hey, hey) all you get is pain, (hey, hey, hey) when I needed sunshine I got rain. + HORUS 3. Instrumental = - - / - - Love was out to get me, (hey, hey, hey) that`s the way it seemed, (hey, hey, hey) disappointment haunted all my dreams. + HORUS Repeat HORUS to fade
I VE JUST SEEN A AE The Beatles (capo 2nd) Em 1. I've just seen a face I can't forget the time or place where we just met, she's just the girl for me and I want all the world to see we've met, mm mm mm, mm mm mm. 2. Had it been another day I might have looked the other way and Em I'd have never been aware, but as it is I'll dream of her tonight, da da da, da da da. - alling, yes, I am falling and she keeps calling me back again. 3. I have never known the likes of this I've been alone and I have Em missed things and kept out of sight but other girls were never quite like this, da da da, da da da. - alling, yes, I am falling and she keeps calling me back again. 4. Instrumental (= verse 2) -Em --- - alling, yes, I am falling and she keeps calling me back again. + repeat verse 1 + - alling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again. (3x)
Jambalaya written and recorded by Hank Williams 7 #1. oodbye Joe me gotta go me oh my oh Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou 7 My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou 7 #2. Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filet gumbo ause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio 7 Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou 7 #3. Thibodaux ontaineaux the place is buzzing Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen 7 ress in style and go hog wild me oh my oh Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou 7 #4. Settle down far from town get me a pirogue And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou 7 Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-oh Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou repeat #2
Livin On A Prayer Bon Jovi apo 2 Em ~ ~ ~ ~ Verse 1 Em Tommy Used to work on the docks, Em Em Union s been on strike, he s down on his luck, it s tough, Em ina works the diner all day, so tough. Em Em Working for her man, she brings home her pay for love, for love. Prehorus Em Em She says we ve got to hold on, to what we ve got, Em cause it doesn t make a difference if we make it or not, Em We ve got each other and that s a lot for love, we ll give it a shot, Em Em horus Oh oh, we re half way there, oh oh, livin on a prayer, Em Em Em Take my hand, we ll make it I swear, Oh oh, livin on a prayer. Verse 2 Em Tommy s got his six string in hock, Em Em Now he s holding in, what he used to make so tough, Em ina dreams of running away, it s tough. Em Em When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers, Baby it s okay, some day, Prehorus horus Bridge Em Em Em Oh we ve got to hold on, ready or not, we ll live for the fight when it s all that we ve got, horus to end.
Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett (page 1 of 2) uitar INTRO A Nibblin' on sponge cake, All of those tourists covered with oil. watchin' the sun bake; A Strummin' my six string on my front porch swing. 7 Smell those shrimp, they're beginnin' to boil. A 7 Wasted away again in Margaritaville, A 7 Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt. A A Some people claim that there's a wo-man to blame, A But I know it's nobody's fault. on't know the reason, Stayed here all season A With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo. But it's a real beauty, A Mexican cutie, 7 how it got here I haven't a clue. A 7 Wasted away again in Margaritaville, A 7 Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt. A A Some people claim that there's a wo-man to blame, A Now I think, - hell it could be my fault. o to next page >>>
Margaritaville (Page 2) uitar Solo A A (-A-) A I blew out my flip flop, Stepped on a pop top, A ut my heel, had to cruise on back home. But there's booze in the blender, And soon it will render 7 That frozen concoction that helps me hang on. A 7 Wasted away again in Margaritaville, A 7 Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt. A A Some people claim that there's a wo-man to blame, A And I know it's my own damn fault. A A Yes and, Some people claim that there's a wo-man to blame, A And I know it's my own damn fault. Repeat uitar INTRO to end A
Nobody knows you when you re down and out Eric lapton intro = verse 1 as instrumental E A - A7 1. Once I lived the life of a millionaire, m A7 m spending all my money, didn't have any cares, 7 A7 took all my friends out for a mighty good time, 7-7 bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine. E A A7 2. Then I began to fall so low, m A7 m lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go. 7 A7 If I get my hands on a dollar again, 7 7 I'll hang on to it 'till that eagle grins. - E A - A7 3. No...body knows you m A7 m when you're down and out, 7 - A7 in your pocket not one penny, 7 7 and as for friends, you don t have any. - E A - A7 5. No...body knows you m A7 m when you're down and out, 7 - A7 in your pocket not one penny, 7 7 and as for friends, you don t have any. E A A7 6. Oh, when you get back on your feet again, m A7 m everybody wants to be your long lost friend. 7 A7 I said it straight, but without any doubt, - m nobody knows you, nobody knows you, 7 nobody knows you, when you're down and out. E A A7 4. When you get back on your feet again, m A7 m everybody wants to be your long lost friend. 7 A7 I said it straight, but without any doubt, 7 7 nobody knows you when you're down and out. + instrumental = verse 4
Puff, the magic dragon /// Em/// /// /// /// / Am/ 7/ 7/ / 7 Peter, Paul and Mary apo 3 or 4 Em 1. Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea, Am 7 7 and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. Em Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff, Am 7 7 7 and brought him string and sealing wax and other fancy stuff. Oh, Em Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea, Am 7 7 and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honey Lee. Em Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea Am 7 7 7 and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. Em 2. Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail, Am 7 7 Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff`s gigantic tail. Em Noble kings and princes would bow whenever they came, Am 7 7 7 pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name. + HORUS Em 3. A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys, Am 7 7 painted wings and giant rings make way for other toys. Em One grey night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more, Am 7 7 7 and Puff, that mighty dragon, he - ceased his fearless roar. Em 4. His head was bent in sorrow, green scales feel like rain, Am 7 7 Puff no longer went to play along the herry Lane. Em Without his life-long friend, Puff could not be brave, Am 7 7 7 so Puff, that mighty dragon, sadly slipped into his cave. + HORUS (3x)
While My uitar ently Weeps (Simplified Version. Ignore or use / /# / bass player notation) apo 2 INTRO: Am / /# m/ Am E eorge Harrison Am / /# m/ Am E I look at you all see the love there that s sleeping While my guitar gently weeps Am / /# m/ Am E I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping Still my guitar gently weeps. A #m #m #m I don t know why -------------- nobody told you Bm E How to unfold your love. A #m #m #m I don t know how -------------- someone controlled you Bm E E7 They bought and sold ------- you. Am / /# m/ Am E I look at the world and I notice its turning While my guitar gently weeps. Am / /# m/ Am E With every mistake we must surely be learning Still my guitar gently weeps. A #m #m #m I don t know why ---------- you were diverted Bm E You were perverted too. A #m #m #m I don t know how -------------- you were inverted Bm E E7 No one alerted --------- you. Am / /# m/ Am E I look at you all see the love there that s sleeping While my guitar gently weeps. Am / /# m/ Am E I look at you all Still my guitar gently weeps. IMPROV INSTRUMENTAL REPEAT TO AE: Am / /# m/ Am E