Gypsy Queen
View chords used in this chart
originally tabbed by Buck but you can put your name to it if you want, I know I done it.,
intro
C* G C* G
C* G
Rising moon and silver road behind me
F C* G
And I do believe the sky's about to fall
C* G
Going where I know they'll never find me
F C* G
All my sorrows gone, I'll try to lose them all
prechorus
NC
Got to find my gypsy Queen
Show me things I've never seen
E Am
well don't cry mamma for the things I've done
F G G/F# Gb Em C
Mamma don't you cry for me
chorus
C F G
well I'm singing for the dark and lonely highways
Am Em G
singing for the rivers and the seas
C F G
I'm singing for the country roads and by ways
Am Em
and I wonder as I go
Am G
is there anyone alone
NC C* G C* G
to sing for me
C* G
going homes not quite as fine as leaving
F C* G
together ain't as fine as on your own
C* G
wishing can never be believing
F C* G
so please believe in me when I'm gone.
prechorus
F
Got to find my gypsy Queen
C
Show me things I've never seen
E Am
well don't cry mamma for the things I've done
F G G/F# G/B Em C
Mamma don't you cry for me
chorus
C F G
well I'm singing for the dark and lonely highways
Am Em G
singing for the rivers and the seas
C F G
I'm singing for the country roads and by ways
Am Em
and I wonder as I go
Am G
is there anyone alone
NC C* G
to sing for me
C* G
to sing for me
oh yea
C*
baby to sing for me
outro
C* G C* G
C*= 032010, 332010, 302030 combination or just play 032013 c chord
and for the purists, I havent given proper chord names so as to keep it easy
for those who just like playing in their lounge rooms. there are variations on
the c and g chords. watch the video for them.
comments welcome.
How to play Gypsy Queen
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.