Olivia Newton-John - Banks Of The Ohio Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram
Ukulele C7 chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
[Opening]
I asked my [C]love to take a [G]walk
To take a [G7]walk just a little [C]walk
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[chorus]
And only [C]say that you’ll be [G]mine
In no [G7]others’ arms en[C]twine
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[section 2]
I held a [C]knife against his [G]breast
As in[G7]to my arms he [C]pressed
He cried my [C7]love don’t you murder [F]me
I’m not pre[C]pared [G7]for eterni[C]ty
[chorus]
And only [C]say that you’ll be [G]mine
In no [G7]others’ arms en[C]twine
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[Closing]
I wandered [C]home ‘tween twelve and [G]one
I cried my [G7]God what have I [C]done
I’ve killed the [C7]only man I [F]love
He would not [C]take me [G7]for his [C]bride
[chorus]
And only [C]say that you’ll be [G]mine
In no [G7]others’ arms en[C]twine
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[F]Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
How to play Banks Of The Ohio on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Olivia Newton-John - Banks Of The Ohio 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.
Banks Of The Ohio uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (13), C → G7 (7), and F → C (7). 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
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.
2. G → G7 chord transition
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.
3. G7 → C chord transition
To move 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.
4. C → C7 chord transition
To move from C to C7;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 1.
5. C7 → F chord transition
To move from C7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
6. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Banks Of The Ohio chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Banks Of The Ohio.
- Banks Of The Ohio includes 52 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Banks Of The Ohio contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Banks Of The Ohio connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%