I think this must be the song PHJim had in mind when he mentioned “The Ukulele Song” at the top of this thread. I don’t think it has been posted at Mudcat before. GOT A UKULELE Words and music by Loudon Wainwright III As recorded by Loudon Wainwright III on “10 Songs for the New Depression” (2010) Got a ukulele; now I’m not a ’fraidy- Cat, in case I get a bout o’ blues. Any event I get ’em, there’s no way that I’ll let ’em Bring me down, no way! I’ll just refuse. (Believe me.) ’Cause a ukulele’s like a little baby: You cradle it in your arms and you sing A lullaby or ditty when you’re feeling shitty. It will cheer you up; it’s just the thing. Life should be bright and breezy; when it’s good, be light and easy. There’s nothin’ hard or heavy ’bout a uke. I don’t play bull fiddle; no mystery, no riddle. Schleppin’ that thing, you look like a kook. (Believe me.) Four strings made o’ nylon always put a smile on Anybody’s face who’s feelin’ blue. (Yeah!) When your mind starts slummin’, start a little strummin’ On your uke; you’re gonna feel brand new. (You gotta believe me.) [scat verse] Even though it’s raining, quit a little complaining. Our roof’s not leakin’; nothin’s gettin’ in. Yeah, this axe is a hatchet; there’s magic; you can catch it. On your uke, you can’t lose; you just win. Life should be bright and breezy; when it’s good, be light and easy. There’s nothin’ hard or heavy ’bout a uke. I don’t play the tuba; tubas do it to ya. Just the thought of tubas makes me puke. Kind sirs and gentle ladies, grab your ukuleles. I suspect by now you know my song. (Yeah!) And the next time that I do it, get down and get into it. I trust you’ll always sing and strum along. (Gotta believe.) I got a ukulele; now I’m not a ’fraidy- Cat, in case I get a bout o’ blues. (Yeah!) In any event I get ’em, there’s no way that I’ll let ’em Bring me down; no way! I’ll just refuse. (Believe me, yeah!)
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