Dainty Davie
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Capo 2
Intro: C
verse 1:
F C F
Twas in and through the window broad
C F C G C
Weel the pleasure I might adored
F C F
The sweetest kiss that ever I got
C Dm G C
Was from my dainty Davie
[Refrão]Dm G C ~ Am
Leeze me on thy curly pow
F/A D/F# C G
Bonnie Davie, dainty Davie
C F C F
Leeze me on thy curly pow
C Dm G C
He was my dainty Davie
verse 2:
F C F
'Twas doon among my faither's pease
C F C G
In a' below the cherry trees
C F C F
There he kissed me as he pleased
C Dm G C
He was my dainty Davie
[Refrão]Dm G C ~ Am
Leeze me on thy curly pow
F/A D/F# C G
Bonnie Davie, dainty Davie
C F C F
Leeze me on thy curly pow
C Dm G C
He was my dainty Davie
verse 3:
F C F
While being pursued by a dragoon
C F C G
Intae my bed he was lain doon
C F C F
Weel I wat he was worth the ruin
C Dm G C
He was my dainty Davie
[Refrão]Dm G C ~ Am
Leeze me on thy curly pow
F/A D/F# C G
Bonnie Davie, dainty Davie
C F C F
Leeze me on thy curly pow
C Dm G C
He was my dainty Davie
How to play Dainty Davie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.