Memphis Jug Band - Stealin’ Stealin’ Ukulele Chords

ChordsG, G7, C, D7

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

GStealin’,G7stealin’,prettyCmamadon’tyoutellonme

I’mGstealin’backtomyD7sameoldusedtoGbe

NowputyourGarmsaroundmelikeacircle’roundthesun

CIwantyoutolovememamalikemyeasyriderdone

IfGyoudon’tbelieveIloveyou,lookwhatafoolI’vebeen

IfGyoudon’tbelieveI’msinking,lookwhataholeI’min

GStealin’,G7stealin’,prettyCmamadon’tyoutellonme

I’mGstealin’backtomyD7sameoldusedtoGbe

I’mGStealin’,G7stealin’,prettyCmamadon’tyoutellonme

I’mGstealin’backtomyD7sameoldusedtoGbe

TheGwomanI’mlovingshe’sjustmyheightandsize

She’sCamarriedwoman,comestoseemesometime

IfGyoudon’tbelieveIloveyou,lookwhatafoolI’vebeen

IfGyoudon’tbelieveI’msinking,lookwhataholeI’min

I’mGstealin’,G7stealin’,prettyCmamadon’tyoutellonme

I’mGstealin’backtomyD7sameoldusedtoGbe

I’mGStealin’,G7stealin’,prettyCmamadon’tyoutellonme

I’mGstealin’backtomyD7sameoldusedtoGbe

GStealin’,G7stealin’,prettyCmamadon’tyoutellonme

I’mGstealin’backtomyD7sameoldusedtoGbe

ArtistMemphis Jug Band

AlbumSingle

GenresBlues

Year1929

KeyG

DifficultyEasy

How to play Stealin' Stealin' on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Memphis Jug Band - Stealin' Stealin' on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 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.

Stealin' Stealin' uses these transitions most often: C → G (8), D7 → G (6), and G → D7 (6). 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 G - G7 chord transition.

1. G → G7 chord transition

Here's how to move from G to G7:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 6 times.

2. G7 → C chord transition

Switching from G7 to C:

While playing G7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 6 times.

3. C → G chord transition

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 8 times.

4. G → D7 chord transition

Here's how to move from G to D7:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 6 times.

Stealin' Stealin' chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Stealin' Stealin'.

Stealin' Stealin' includes 34 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Stealin' Stealin' contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Stealin' Stealin' connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → G7: 2%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%