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Roger Miller - Kansas City Star Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, Eb, C#, C, G7, C7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
  • Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-1Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele C# | D♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-1-1-4 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele C# | D♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele C7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-1Ukulele C7 chord diagram

[Opening]
[F] [Eb] [C#] [C]
[C]Got a letter just this morning it was [G7]postmarked Omaha
It was typed and neatly written offering [C]me this better job
Better [C7]job at higher wages, expen-[F]ses paid and a car
But I’m [G7]on TV here locally and I can’t quit I’m a [C]star

[Closing]
Hah-ha I come on the TV grinning wearing [G7]pistols and a hat
It’s a kiddy show and I’m a hero [C]of the younger set
I’m the [C7]number one attraction every [F]supermarket parking lot
I’m the [G7]king of Kansas City no thanks Omaha thanks a [C]lot

[chorus]
Kansas City [G7]star that’s what I are
[G7]Yodel-deedle ay-hee you oughta see my car
I drive a [C]big old Cadillac with wire wheels
Got [G7]rhinestones on the spokes

[chorus]
I got [G7]credit down at the grocery store
And my [C]barber tells me jokes
I’m the [C7]number one attraction every [F]supermarket parking lot
I’m the [G7]king of Kansas City no thanks Omaha thanks a [C]lot

[chorus]
[G7] [C] [C7] [F] [G7] [C]
Kansas City [G7]star that’s what I are
[G7]Yodel-deedle ay-hee you oughta see my car
I drive a [C]big old Cadillac with wire wheels
Got [G7]rhinestones on the spokes

[chorus]
I got [G7]credit down at the grocery store
And my [C]barber tells me jokes
I’m the [C7]number one attraction every [F]supermarket parking lot
I’m the [G7]king of Kansas City no thanks Omaha thanks a [C]lot

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ArtistRoger Miller
AlbumThe 3rd Time Around
GenresCountry
Year1965
KeyF

How to play Kansas City Star on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Roger Miller - Kansas City Star on ukulele requires 6 chords and 7 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.

Kansas City Star uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (12), C → G7 (7), and C → C7 (5). 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 F - Eb chord transition.

1. F → Eb chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-1Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram

To move from F to Eb;

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

2. Eb → C# chord transition

Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-1Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram
Ukulele C# | D♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-1-1-4 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele C# | D♭ chord diagram

To move from Eb to C#;

  1. While playing Eb, lift your ring finger from C string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
Eb to C#

4. C → G7 chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram

To move from C to G7;

  1. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
C to G7

5. C → C7 chord transition

To move from C to C7;

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 1.

6. C7 → F chord transition

To move from C7 to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

7. F → G7 chord transition

To move from F to G7;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.

Kansas City Star chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Kansas City Star.

  • Kansas City Star includes 37 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Kansas City Star contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Kansas City Star connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
    • G7 → C: 69%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G7: 2%
    • C → C7: 2%
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