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Jolly Roving Tar - The Longest Johns

Jolly Roving Tar

The Longest Johns

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[Verso 1]

G C G D

Well here we are, we're back again safe upon the shore

G C G D G

In Belfast town we'd like to stay and go to sea no more

G C G D

We'll go into a public house and drink till we're content

G C G D G

For the lassies they will love us 'til our money is all spent

[Refrão]

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

{Instrumental}

G C G D G

[Verso 2]

G C G D

"Oh, Johnny did ya miss me when the nights were long and cold

G C G D G

Or did you find another love in your arms to hold?"

G C G D

Says he, "I thought of only you while on the sea afar

G C G D G

So come upstairs and cuddle with your jolly roving tar!"

[Refrão]

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

[Verso 3]

G C G D

Well, in each other's arms they rode until the break of day

G C G D G

When the sailor rose and said, "Farewell, I must be on my way."

G C G D

"Why, don't ya leave me, Johnny lad! I thought you'd marry me!"

G C G D G

Says he, "I can't get married, for I'm married to the sea!"

[Refrão]

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

[Verso 4]

G C G D

Well, come you bonnie lassies now, a warning take by me

G C G D G

Never trust a man like me an inch above your knee!

G C G D

I'll tease you and I'll please you but when I've had my fun

G C G D G

I'll leave you in the morning with a daughter or a son! (What a bastard!)

[Refrão]

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

C G Am

So pass the flowing bowl while there's whiskey in the jar

D G C Am D G

And we'll drink to all the lassies at the Jolly Roving Tar

How to play Jolly Roving Tar

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 G. 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.

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