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Alan Jackson - Country Boy Ukulele Chords

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ChordsE, D, A, G, B
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,A,G,C keys to play this song with easier chords.

EExcusemeDma’am,IsawyouAwalkin
EIturnedDaround,I’mnotaAstalker
EWhereyougoin?DMaybeIcanAhelpya
EMytankisfull,andI’dGbeobligedtoAtakeya
EI’macountryboy,I’vegotaD4wheelAdrive
EPileinmybed,IcanDtakeyaforaAride
EUpcitystreets,DdowncountryAroads
EIcangetyawhereyouDneedtoAgo
E’CauseI’macountryboyDA
Yousurelookgood,sittinginmyrightseat
Buckleup,I’lltakeyouthroughthefivespeeds
Winditup,orIcanslowitwaydown
Inthewoodsorrightuptown
EI’macountryboy,I’vegotaD4wheelAdrive
EPileinmybed,IcanDtakeyaforaAride
EUpcitystreets,DdowncountryAroads
EIcangetyawhereyouDneedtoAgo
E’CauseI’macountryboyDA
EDA
BBig35’swhiningontheasphalt
AGrabbingmud,andslingingupsomereddirt
E’CauseI’macountryboy
Mymuffler’sloud,dualThrushtubes
Icrankthemusic,thetonegetsrealgood
Letmeknowwhenwe’regettingclose
Youcanslideonout,orwecanheadondowntheroad
EI’macountryboy,I’vegotaD4wheelAdrive
EPileinmybed,IcanDtakeyaforaAride
EUpcitystreets,DdowncountryAroads
EIcangetyawhereyouDneedtoAgo
E‘CauseI’macountryboyDA
BBucketseats,softasbaby’snewbutt
ALockinghubs,that’lltakeyathroughadeeprut
EI’macountryboy,I’vegotaD4wheelAdrive
EPileinmybed,IcanDtakeyaforaAride
EUpcitystreets,DdowncountryAroads
EIcangetyawhereyouDneedtoAgo
E‘CauseI’macountryboyDA
EI’macountryboy,I’vegotaD4wheelAdrive
EPileinmybed,IcanDtakeyaforaAride
EUpcitystreets,DdowncountryAroads
EIcangetyawhereyouDneedtoAgo
E‘CauseI’macountryboyDA
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ArtistAlan Jackson
AlbumGood Time
GenresCountry, Country Rock, Rock
Year2008
KeyE
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Country Boy on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Alan Jackson - Country Boy on ukulele requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Country Boy uses these transitions most often: A → E (29), D → A (29), and E → D (29). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - D chord transition.

1. E → D chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

Here's how to move from E to D:

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 29 times.

E to D

2. D → A chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

Switching from D to A:

  1. While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 29 times.

D to A

3. A → E chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to E:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 4.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 29 times.

A to E

4. E → G chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Here's how to move from E to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section.

E to G

5. G → A chord transition

Switching from G to A:

  1. While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

6. A → B chord transition

Here's how to move from A to B:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Country Boy chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Country Boy.

  • Country Boy includes 93 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Country Boy contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Country Boy connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → E: 12%
    • A → B: 4%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → D: 14%
    • E → G: 4%
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