LorenFL
Well-known member
Wrote this song today. Thought it would serve well as an introduction of sorts.
No Ukulele Blues
It all started late last week,
Got the urge to play the blues.
I said this all started late last week,
When I got the urge to play some blues.
Now, I can’t play guitar,
I just don’t have the skills to play.
Six strings are two too many,
Think I’ll try the ukulele!
Amazon, Amazon
Why do you make me wait?
Been waitin’ since last Friday
I’ve got no ukulele today.
You know this uke it came from China,
Layered with wood of the Agathis tree.
Yeah, I never heard of an Agathis either,
But, that don’t bother me.
Now UPS says it’s in Kentucky,
Left Portland Oregon ‘bout 2a.
They say I’ll have it by tomorrow,
Be at my door by the end of the day.
I say Amazon, Amazon
Why do you always make me wait?
Been waitin’ since last Friday
No ukulele today.
</song>
So, yeah. Ordered a Makala MK-T and some stuff Friday. One of my sets of strings (D'Addario) showed up today, along with my Snark tuner... but no ukulele... hence the song.
I have near zero musical experience or talent. Tried to teach myself electric guitar about 10 years ago, but found it a bit daunting and cumbersome, so didn't get far. I figured a simpler instrument and one that is small enough to comfortably play on the couch or anywhere and just be able to "toss around" might suit me better. We shall see. If nothing else, I'm certain that I'll get $69 worth of entertainment out of the Makala!
Hopefully, I can turn some of the coordination that allows me to do things like type 70 words-per-minute, juggle, chew gum while walking, and rev-match-double-clutch-heel-toe-downshift-while-turning-in-for-a-late-apex-at-turn-12 into something sort of like "playing" a ukulele.
No Ukulele Blues
It all started late last week,
Got the urge to play the blues.
I said this all started late last week,
When I got the urge to play some blues.
Now, I can’t play guitar,
I just don’t have the skills to play.
Six strings are two too many,
Think I’ll try the ukulele!
Amazon, Amazon
Why do you make me wait?
Been waitin’ since last Friday
I’ve got no ukulele today.
You know this uke it came from China,
Layered with wood of the Agathis tree.
Yeah, I never heard of an Agathis either,
But, that don’t bother me.
Now UPS says it’s in Kentucky,
Left Portland Oregon ‘bout 2a.
They say I’ll have it by tomorrow,
Be at my door by the end of the day.
I say Amazon, Amazon
Why do you always make me wait?
Been waitin’ since last Friday
No ukulele today.
</song>
So, yeah. Ordered a Makala MK-T and some stuff Friday. One of my sets of strings (D'Addario) showed up today, along with my Snark tuner... but no ukulele... hence the song.
I have near zero musical experience or talent. Tried to teach myself electric guitar about 10 years ago, but found it a bit daunting and cumbersome, so didn't get far. I figured a simpler instrument and one that is small enough to comfortably play on the couch or anywhere and just be able to "toss around" might suit me better. We shall see. If nothing else, I'm certain that I'll get $69 worth of entertainment out of the Makala!
Hopefully, I can turn some of the coordination that allows me to do things like type 70 words-per-minute, juggle, chew gum while walking, and rev-match-double-clutch-heel-toe-downshift-while-turning-in-for-a-late-apex-at-turn-12 into something sort of like "playing" a ukulele.