Patriotic ukulele songs for kids
Thirty Famous Patriotic Songs for Ukulele
What Is This Book?
Thirty Famous Patriotic Songs for Ukulele is a collection of classic American patriotic tunes carefully arranged for ukulele. Each song includes melody, chords, and complete lyrics so students can sing and strum or play melodies alone. It’s ideal for holidays like the Fourth of July—or for celebrating American history any time of year.
Who Is This Book For?
Elementary and middle school students learning ukulele
Beginner and early-intermediate ukulele players
School music programs, general music, and classroom ukulele units
Private lessons and studio teachers looking for patriotic repertoire
Homeschool families and home learners wanting American song material
Church, community, and scout groups needing sing-along books
Adult beginners who want simple, recognizable patriotic songs to strum
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Melodies are arranged in approachable keys suitable for young players
Chord progressions use common beginner-friendly shapes
Clear layouts keep melody, lyrics, and chords together on the page
Familiar tunes help kids learn faster because they already “know how it should sound”
Consistent formatting from song to song builds confidence and independence
Songs are ideal length for short practice sessions and lesson assignments
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book gathers a wide range of well-known American patriotic songs, marches, spirituals, and service themes. Students can play everything from reverent hymns and anthems to lively marching tunes and parade favorites, making it perfect for assemblies, ceremonies, and sing-alongs.
Representative titles include:
Amazing Grace
My Country ’Tis of Thee
America the Beautiful
American Patrol
Anchors Aweigh
Battle Cry of Freedom
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Bugle Calls
Bunker Hill
Cassions Go Rolling Along
Chester
Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean
Darling Nelly Gray
Dixie
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Faith of Our Fathers
Hail, Columbia
Hail to the Chief
Liberty Song
The Marine’s Hymn
The Maryland
Maryland, My Maryland
Oh! Susanna
Over There
Star Spangled Banner
The Stars and Stripes Forever
There’ll Be a Hot Time
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Yankee Doodle
Yankee Doodle Boy
Yellow Rose of Texas
You’re a Grand Old Flag
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Thirty famous American patriotic songs arranged for ukulele
Melody lines clearly notated for each song
Chord symbols provided for strumming and accompaniment
Complete lyrics for every piece for easy sing-alongs
A mix of anthems, marches, folk songs, and service songs
Arrangements designed for solo ukulele or group performance
Content suitable for concerts, assemblies, and patriotic events
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic ukulele chord playing and strumming
Reading and following simple melodies
Playing in steady rhythm and tempo
Coordinating singing with strumming
Listening and playing in a group setting
Building performance confidence with familiar songs
Expressing musical phrasing in patriotic tunes
Understanding American musical and cultural heritage
How to Use This Book
Use it in ukulele class as a patriotic song unit or concert set.
Assign 1–2 songs per week in private lessons to build chords, strumming, and melody reading.
Choose favorites for school assemblies, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July programs.
Use the lyrics for classroom singing while a few students accompany on ukulele.
Let students pick songs for home practice to keep motivation high with tunes they know.
Form small ensembles with some students playing melody and others strumming chords.
Incorporate it into history or social studies units to connect American events with music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for complete beginners on ukulele?
Yes. The songs use familiar melodies and accessible chord progressions, making them manageable for beginners with a little basic chord knowledge.
Do I need to read music to use this book?
Reading standard notation is helpful for playing melodies, but many players can start by using the chord symbols to strum while singing.
Can this be used for school performances and assemblies?
Absolutely. The book is ideal for patriotic concerts, assemblies, ceremonies, and classroom sing-alongs.
Does this book include all the lyrics to the songs?
Yes. Each song includes lyrics so students can sing as they play or the whole group can join in.
Is this appropriate for adult beginners as well as kids?
Yes. While it’s very student-friendly, the arrangements and song list work well for adults who want an easy patriotic ukulele collection.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.