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George Formby - When I’m Cleaning Windows Ukulele Chords

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ChordsG, A7, D, G7, C, E7, B7, D7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
  • Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
  • Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele E7 chord diagram Fingering: 1-2-0-2Ukulele E7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele B7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele D7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-3 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele D7 chord diagram

[Opening]
Now [G]I go cleaning windows to [A7]earn an honest bob
[D]For a nosey parker it’s an interesting [G]job
[G]Now it’s a job that [G7]just suits me a [C]window cleaner [A7]you will be
If [G]you could see what [E7]I can see [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 2]
[G]The honeymooning [G7]couples too
[C]you should see them [A7]bill and coo
You’d [G]be surprised at [E7]things they do,
[G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 3]
In [B7]my profession I work hard [E7]but I’ll never stop
I’ll [A7]climb this blinking ladder ’til I [D]get right to the [D7]top
The [G]blushing bride she [G7]looks divine,
the [C]bridegroom he is [A7]doing fine
I’d [G]rather have his [E7]job than mine
[G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 4]
[G]The chambermaid sweet [G7]names I call [C]it’s a wonder [A7]I don’t fall
My [G]mind’s not on my [E7]work at all
[G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 5]
[G]I know a fellow [G7]such a swell he [C]has a thirst it’s [A7]plain to tell
I’ve [G]seen him drink his [E7]bath as well [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 6]
In [B7]my profession I work hard [E7]but I’ll never stop
I’ll [A7]climb this blinking ladder ’til I [D]get right to the [D7]top
Py[G]jamas lying [G7]side by side [C]ladies nighties [A7]I have spied
I’ve [G]often seen what [E7]goes inside [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 7]
Now [G]there’s a famous [G7]talkie queen [C]looks a flapper [A7]on the screen
She’s [G]more like eighty [E7]than eighteen, [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows
She [G]pulls her hair all [G7]down behind [C]then pulls down her [A7]never mind
And [G]after that pulls [E7]down the blind [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[section 8]
In [B7]my profession I work hard [E7]but I’ll never stop
I’ll [A7]climb this blinking ladder ’til I [D]get right to the [D7]top
An [G]old maid walks a[G7]round the floor, she’s [C]so fed up one [A7]day I’m sure
She’ll [G]drag me in and [E7]lock the door [G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

[Closing]
[G7]when I’m cleaning [G]windows

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ArtistGeorge Formby
AlbumKeep Your Seats, Please (Soundtrack)
GenresPop
Year1936
KeyG

How to play When I'm Cleaning Windows on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

George Formby - When I'm Cleaning Windows on ukulele requires 8 chords and 13 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.

When I'm Cleaning Windows uses these transitions most often: G → G7 (10), G7 → G (10), and A7 → G (9). 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 - A7 chord transition.

1. G → A7 chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram

To move from G to A7;

  1. While playing G, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
G to A7

2. A7 → D chord transition

Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

To move from A7 to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
A7 to D

3. D → G chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

To move from D to G;

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

4. G → G7 chord transition

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

To move from G to G7;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
G to G7

5. G7 → C chord transition

To move from G7 to C;

  1. While playing G7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.

6. C → A7 chord transition

To move from C to A7;

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

7. G → E7 chord transition

To move from G to E7;

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

8. E7 → G7 chord transition

To move from E7 to G7;

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

9. G → B7 chord transition

To move from G to B7;

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

10. B7 → E7 chord transition

To move from B7 to E7;

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

11. E7 → A7 chord transition

To move from E7 to A7;

  1. While playing E7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.

12. D → D7 chord transition

To move from D to D7;

  1. While playing D, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
  2. Keep index finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

13. D7 → G chord transition

To move from D7 to G;

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

When I'm Cleaning Windows chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in When I'm Cleaning Windows.

  • When I'm Cleaning Windows includes 86 chord transitions, 13 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • When I'm Cleaning Windows contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how When I'm Cleaning Windows 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 → G7: 2%
    • G → A7: 1%
    After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
    • G7 → C: 69%
    • G7 → G: 3%
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