There once was a little ukulele
Very sad was he
And everybody knows that's not the way
A little uke should be

For so many years he's been left alone In his case
With no one to bring a smile to his little ukulele face

For the kids that used to play him are long departed
All grown up and gone
The house is empty and he's left in the attic
All alone

Play me play me
That's all I need
Play me play me
And I'll be free

Instruments need playing
That's what gives them life
They need the warmth of human hands
And so much more besides
Like care and close attention
A tune up now and then
Treat them with respect and love
They'll always be your friend

Then today he heard the sound of laughter
A new family had moved in
He heard a key unlock the door to the attic
And children tumbling in

For so many years he'd been left alone in his case
But soon he knew he'd have a smile
On his little ukulele face

Play me play me
That's all I need
Play me play me
And I'll be free

Play me play me
That's all I need
Play me play me
Now I'm free
Now I'm free"