Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard Ukulele Chords
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[Opening]
[G] [C] [G] [D]
The [G]mama Pyjama rolled out of bed and she ran to the police sta[C]tion
When the [D]papa found out he began to shout and he started the investi[G]gation
It’s against the [D]law, it was against the [G]law
What the mama [D]saw, it was against the [G]law
[section 2]
[G]Mama looked down and spit on the ground every time my name gets men[C]tioned
And the [D]papa said, Oi, when I get that boy
I’m gonna stick him in the house of de[G]tention
[chorus]
Well I’m on my [C]way, I don’t know [G]where I’m going
I’m on my [C]way, taking my [G]time but I [A]don’t know [D]where
Goodbye to [C]Rosie, the queen of Cor[G]ona
Seeing [G]me and [F]Julio [C]down by the [D]schoolyard [G] [C] [G] [D]
Seeing [G]me and [F]Julio [C]down by the [D]schoolyard [G] [C] [G] [D]
[section 3]
Whoaoh
In a [G]couple of days they’re gonna take me away
But the press let the story [C]leak
And when the [D]radical priest comes to get me released
We is all on the cover of [G]Newsweek
[chorus]
Well I’m on my [C]way, I don’t know [G]where I’m going
I’m on my [C]way, taking my [G]time but I [A]don’t know [D]where
Goodbye to [C]Rosie, the queen of Cor[G]ona
Seeing [G]me and [F]Julio [C]down by the [D]schoolyard [G] [C] [G] [D]
Seeing [G]me and [F]Julio [C]down by the [D]schoolyard [G] [C] [G] [D]
[Closing]
Seeing [G]me and [F]Julio [C]down by the [D]schoolyard [G] [C] [G] [D]
Seeing [G]me and [F]Julio [C]down by the [D]schoolyard [G] [C] [G] [D]
How to play Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard on ukulele requires 5 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.
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard uses these transitions most often: D → G (17), G → C (14), and C → G (13). 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. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. G → F chord transition
To move from G to F;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- 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 G string fret 2.
7. 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.
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.
- Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard includes 80 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 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%
- C → D: 11%