The Ataris – Saddest Song (Ukulele)

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The Saddest Song So Long Astoria Submitted by: [email protected] This song is about the vocalist Kris Roe's son. The son grew up without seeing his busy in a band. This is really a sad song and The Ataris can really write kickass songs!!!! this is a pop song Tuning: Standard EADGBe Key: Bb Chords used:
Bb - x13331
Gm - 355333

Eb - x68886
F -  133211
Intro: Bb--Gm--F--Eb (x2)
Piano: x2
e|-------------------------|-------------------------------------|
B|-10h11p10----------------|-10h11p10----------13--11---------11-|
G|----------10------12--10-|----------10----------------10-12----|
D|--------------12---------|---------------12--------------------|
A|-------------------------|-------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------|-------------------------------------|

then
e|-10h11p10-----------------|---------------|
B|-----------11------13--11-|---------------|
G|---------------12---------|-8-------------|
D|--------------------------|-8-------------|
A|--------------------------|-6---6/8h10--8-|
E|--------------------------|---------------|
Verse 1:
Bb              Gm               F
  Only two more days, until your birthday

      Eb
Yesterday was mine

Bb                  Gm                    F
  You'll be turning five I know what it's like

                        Eb
growing up without your father in your life
Refrain:
Gm      F        Bb          Eb
So I pretend I'm doing all I can

      Gm                  F               Eb
And I hope someday you'll find it in your heart

Gm       F        Bb       Eb
To understand Why I'm not around

       Gm              F             Eb
And forgive me for not being in your life
Chorus:
           Bb
I remember waiting For you to come

         Gm
Remember waiting For you to call

         F                                Eb
Remember waiting there to find nothing at all
(repeat) (Repeat Intro once) Verse 2:
Bb          Gm                    F
  Maybe someday you really get to know me

                     Eb
not just the letters read to you

Bb                 Gm                      F
  I pray I get the chance To make it up to you

                Eb
We got a lot of catching up to do
(Repeat refrain and chorus) Do Chorus Chords:
                                                                 Eb(hold)
Waiting for you to come (forgive me, I'm so sorry, I will let it up to you)