If I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate - CHORDS

23 Jun 2012

If I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate - CHORDS

This is a tune that has become something of a favourite in a host of ukulele clubs. If you look around you will also find a host of versions of the lyrics too. This is the one I usually play - as sung by the Ditty Bops and Madeleine Peyroux

The chord changes are quick, and will take a bit of practive but it's worth it. The verses are easy and are just D7 to G to D7 to G.

The chords in the intro are as follows

C6 = 0000
C#dim7 - 0101
G6 = 0202
E7 = 1202
A9 = 0102
'D7' = 2020 (an alternate D7 sometimes called the Hawaiian D7 which isn't actually a D7 at all..!)

NOTE - the D7 in the verses is a standard 2223 barre chord, but for the intro sequence at the beginning and on the "might be late" bits, use the 'Hawaiian' D7 2020! (which isn't actually a D7) - just makes the chord change easier.


INTRO

[C6] [C#dim] [G6] [E7] [A9] [D7] [G]
[E7] [A9] [D7] [G]

1.

[D7] If I could shake it like my sister Kate
[G] Shake it like a bowl of jelly on a plate
[D7]My momma wanted to know last night
How [G]sister Kate could do it oh so nice..

[D7] Now all the boys in the neighbourhood
[G]Kate could shimmy and it's mighty good Now

It [C6] may be [C#dim] late but I'll be [G6] up to [E7]date
When I can [Aadd9] shimmy like my [D7]sister [G]Kate
Oh [E7]yeah, [Aadd9]shake it like my [D7]sister [G]Kate


2.

[D7]If I could shimmy like my sister Kate
[G]I'd never stay home, stay out too late
[D7]I'd get myself about as high as a kite
[G]You know I'd do it for you every night

Now [D7] all the boys in the neighbourhood
[G] Katie could shimmy and it's mighty good  Now

I [C6] may be [C#dim] late but I'll be [G6] up to [E7] date
When I can [Aadd9] shimmy like my [D7]sister [G] Kate
Oh [E7] yeah, [Aadd9] shake it like my [D7}sister [G]Kate


Repeat verse 1, then end with the INTRO riff

Have fun!

7 comments :

  1. I'm just grateful it is here....just love the song. If you have put in the effort to have it on this site it's a shame that people pick at minor little problems with it. If you are a uke player just work it out.

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  2. Thanks for posting that Barry much appreciated.. Colette

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  3. What strum pattern is best for this song?

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  4. Learning this now after watching your video. It's a fun little piece!

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  5. Strumming can be found on any of the "Got a Uke" reviews by Barry. He plays parts of this along with Creep on most.

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  6. Just to say that people like me are still finding this and loving it. I did know the song a little but hadn't realised what you were playing in your reviews was the intro. I'm learning it now. My favourite version is the UOGB - because what else could improve a song which starts with "I wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate / She can shake it like a jelly on a plate" than having it sung by a man? Love it! Their version seems to be in C though whereas I take it this one is in G, and I prefer it. Thank you!

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