Alan Jackson - Don’t Rock The Jukebox Ukulele Chords
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Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
[chorus]
Don’t rock the juke[G]box, [C]I wanna hear some [G]Jones.
‘Cause my heart ain’t [G]ready for the Rolling [D]Stones.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
[C]So don’t rock the [G]jukebox [D]play me a country [G]song.
[Opening]
Before you drop that [C]quarter keep one thing in [G]mind
You got a heartbroke [A]hillbilly standing here in [D]line
I’ve been down and [C]lonely ever since she [G]left [C]
Before you punch that [G]number [D]could I make one [G]request
[chorus]
Don’t rock the juke[G]box, [C]I wanna hear some [G]Jones.
‘Cause my heart ain’t [G]ready for the Rolling [D]Stones.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
[C]So don’t rock the [G]jukebox [D]play me a country [G]song.
[Closing]
I ain’t got [C]nothing against rock & [G]roll
But when your heart’s been [A]broken you need a song that’s [D]slow
There ain’t nothing like a [C]steel guitar to drown a [G]memory [C]
Before you spend your [G]money babe [D]play a song for [G]me
[chorus]
Don’t rock the juke[G]box, [C]I wanna hear George [G]Jones
My heart ain’t [G]ready for the Rolling [D]Stones.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
I don’t feel like [G]rocking[C]since my baby’s [G]gone.
[C]So don’t rock the [G]jukebox [D]play me a country [G]song.
How to play Don't Rock The Jukebox on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Alan Jackson - Don't Rock The Jukebox 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.
Don't Rock The Jukebox uses these transitions most often: C → G (16), G → C (14), and D → G (8). 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 - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
4. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
5. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
Don't Rock The Jukebox chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Don't Rock The Jukebox.
- Don't Rock The Jukebox includes 52 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Don't Rock The Jukebox contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Don't Rock The Jukebox 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 → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%