See here for a really helpful article on the subject It's a tricky subject which I've always had a little issue with but I think that this article is really helpful. I think I'll have to get the book they get it from and do a little more reading until I make my 'final' decision but I'm quietly convinced.
Those that know me know that I love the Ukulele (although love doesn't transfer to skill :S). Rocky and Balls however are skilled musicians and song writers who I highly recommend you listen to. Here is one of my favourites: The Skills Song. Please check out their website.
Here are the lyrics and (really easy) chords in case you wish to join in: P.S. Blogger automatically justifies everything so you'll have to work out where each chord goes, sorry. Easy enough though!
A So you want to take her to the dance A And have a fairy tale romance D If you don't think you stand a chance E7 here's how you'll get into her ... heart.
A D A (x2)
Chorus: A D A Girls like boys with skills A D A Girls like boys with skills A D A If you ain't got these, you ain't gonna please D E7 A Girls like boys with skills
A D A You gotta have beard growing skills A D A You gotta have Facebook poking skills A D A You gotta have mo wearing skills Bm E7 Love cake making skills
D A You gotta have fire lighting skills A D A You gotta have wood working skills A D A You gotta have rope tying skills Bm E7 Tent erecting skills
CHORUS
A D A You gotta have seed sowing skills A D A You gotta have strong ploughing skills A D A You gotta have weed whacking skills Bm E7 Cherry picking skills
D A You gotta have snake charming skills A D A You gotta have beaver stuffing skills A D A You gotta have spider taming skills Bm E7 Pussy cat stroking skills
CHORUS
Instrumental A D A (x3) Bm E7 CHORUS
A D A You gotta have hole drilling skills A D A You gotta have screw driving skills A D A You gotta have lawn mowing skills Bm E7 Lead pipe laying skills