One Spring Morning
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Original in C =
capo 5
G Am G
It was one morning // In the spring
G Am G
I went on board // To serve the king
F C G
I left my dearest // Dear behind
G Am G
Who of'times told me // Her heart was mine
G Am G
When I came back // To her father's hall
G Am G
Inquiring // For my jewel
F C G
Her cruel father // This reply
G Am G
Her momma says // If you deny
G Am G
Oh she has married // Another man
G Am G
A richer man // For all his life
F C G
A richer man // For all his life
G Am G
And he has made her // His lawful wife
Instrumental: G Am G // G Am G // F C G // G Am G
G Am G
O God curse gold // And silver, too
G Am G
And all false women // Who won't prove true
F C G
For some will take // And then will break
G Am G
All for the sake // Of richery
G Am G
O stop young man // Don't talk too fast
G Am G
The fault is great // But none of mine
F C G
The fault is great // But none of mine
G Am G
Don't speak so hard // Of the female kind
Instrumental: G Am G // G Am G // F C G // G Am G
G Am G
If I had gold // You might have part
G Am G
As I have none // You've gained my heart
F C G
You've gained it all // With a free good will
G Am G
So keep my vows // And hold them still
G Am G
Since hard fortune // Around me frowns
G Am G
I'll sail this ocean // Round and round
F C G
I'll sail this ocean // Until I die
G Am G
I'll quit my ways // On the mountain high
Instrumental: G Am G // G Am G // F C G // G Am G
How to play One Spring Morning
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.