Emmylou Harris - Pancho and Lefty Ukulele Chords

ChordsC, G, F, Am

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓-↓↑-↓↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

CLiving’ontheroadmyfriend,Gwasgonnakeepyoufreeandclean

FNowyouwearyourskinlikeiron,yourCbreath’sashardasGkerosene

FYouweren’tyourmamma’sonlyboy,butherCfavouriteoneitFseems

AmBegantocrywhenyouFsaidgoodbyeC,G

AndFsankintoyourAmdreams

CPanchowasabanditboys,Ghishorsewasfastaspolishedsteel

FHeworehisgunoutsidehispants,forCallthehonestGworldtofeel

FPanchomethismatchyouknow,intheCdesertdowninFMexico

AndAmnooneheardhisFdyingCwords,G

ButFthat’sthewayitAmgoes

FAlltheFederalessay,weCcouldhavehadhimFanyday

AmWeonlylethimFslip Gaway,G,outofFkindnessI Amsuppose

CLeftyhecan’tsingtheblues,Gallnightlonglikeheusedto

FThedustthatPanchobitdownsouth,CendedupinGLefty’smouth

FThedaytheylaidpoorPancholow,CLeftysplitforFOhio

AmWherehegottheFbreadtoCgo,G

ThereFain’tnobodyAmknows

FAlltheFederalessay,weCcouldhavehadhimFanyday

AmWeonlylethimFslip Caway,G,outofFkindnessI Amsuppose

CThepoetstellhowPanchofell,GLefty’slivinginacheaphotel

FThedesert’squietandCleveland’scold,andCsothestoryGends,we’retold

FPanchoneedsyourprayersit’strue,butCsaveafewforFLeftytoo

AmHeonlydidwhatheFhadtoCdo,G

AndFnowhe’sgrowingAmold

FAlltheFederalessay,weCcouldhavehadhimFanyday

AmWeonlylethimFslip Gaway,G,outofFkindnessI Amsuppose

FAfewgreyFederalessay,CcouldhavehadhimFanyday

AmWeonlylethimFgoCsoGlong,GoutofFkindnessI Amsuppose

ArtistEmmylou Harris

AlbumLuxury Liner

GenresCountry

Year1977

KeyC

DifficultyEasy

How to play Pancho and Lefty on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Emmylou Harris - Pancho and Lefty on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 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.

Pancho and Lefty uses these transitions most often: F → C (18), F → Am (16), and G → F (16). 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 C - G chord transition.

1. C → G chord transition

Here's how to move from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 14 times.

2. G → F chord transition

Here's how to move from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 16 times.

3. F → C chord transition

Switching from F to C:

While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 18 times.

4. F → Am chord transition

Switching from F to Am:

While playing F, lift your index finger from E string fret 1.
Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 16 times.

Pancho and Lefty chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Pancho and Lefty.

Pancho and Lefty includes 90 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Pancho and Lefty contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Pancho and Lefty connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → C: 40%
- F → G: 21%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%

1. C → G chord transition

2. G → F chord transition

3. F → C chord transition

4. F → Am chord transition

5. Am → C chord transition