Lesson 5: Down by the Riverside • Madeline L Pots

Lesson 5: Down by the Riverside

In lesson 5 Madeline teaches the chords and strum for “Down By The Riverside”.
She covers basic ukulele instruction for kids in an encouraging and friendly “sing and play along” style.

Lyrics and Chords

C G
Gonna’ lay down my burden, Down by the Riverside,
C
Down by the Riverside, Down by the Riverside.

Gonna’ lay down my burden, Down by the Riverside,
G                    C
Study war no more.
                     F                                                  C
I ain’t gonna’ study war no more, I aint gonna’ study war no more,
                   G                   C
Ain’t gonna’ study war no more.
                     F                                                  C
I ain’t gonna’ study war no more, I ain’t gonna’ study war no more,
                   G                   C
Ain’t gonna’ study war no more.

C                                                                                              G
Gonna’ lay down my sword and shield, Down by the Riverside,
                                    C
Down by the Riverside, Down by the Riverside,

I’m gonna’ lay down my sword and shield Down by the Riverside,
G                    C
Study war no more.
                      F                                                  C
I ain’t gonna’ study war no more, I ain’t gonna’ study war no more,
                  G                    C
Ain’t gonna’ study war no more.
                      F                                                 C
I ain’t gonna’ study war no more, I ain’t gonna’ study war no more.
                   G                   C
Ain’t gonna’ study war no more.