Memphis Jug Band - Stealin’ Stealin’ Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele D7 chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[section 2]
Now put your [G]arms around me like a circle ’round the sun
[C]I want you to love me mama like my easy rider done
[chorus]
If [G]you don’t believe I love you, look what a fool I’ve been
If [G]you don’t believe I’m sinking, look what a hole I’m in
[section 3]
[G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[section 4]
I’m [G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[section 5]
The [G]woman I’m loving she’s just my height and size
She’s [C]a married woman, comes to see me some time
[chorus]
If [G]you don’t believe I love you, look what a fool I’ve been
If [G]you don’t believe I’m sinking, look what a hole I’m in
[section 6]
I’m [G]stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[section 7]
I’m [G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
[Closing]
[G]Stealin’, [G7]stealin’, pretty [C]mama don’t you tell on me
I’m [G]stealin’ back to my [D7]same old used to [G]be
How to play Stealin' Stealin' on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Memphis Jug Band - Stealin' Stealin' on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 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.
Stealin' Stealin' uses these transitions most often: C → G (8), D7 → G (6), and G → D7 (6). 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 - G7 chord transition.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. G → D7 chord transition
To move from G to D7;
- While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
Stealin' Stealin' chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Stealin' Stealin'.
- Stealin' Stealin' includes 34 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Stealin' Stealin' contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Stealin' Stealin' 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 → G7: 2%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%