Red Rover
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Intro: B A E B
[Verso 1]
B
It's a long, long way to New York City
A E
Sold a spare for Georgie and Cleo
B
And Lord I'm worried, so tired and lonely
A B
I wish I couldn't live today
[Refrão]
E
Hey, Red Rover
B
Come on over
[Verso 2]
B
It's a long long way to where I'm goin'
A E
To where I may have been, yeah
B
If I can find a big red train
A B
You know I'm going back again
[Refrão]
E
Hey, Red Rover
B
Yeah, come on over
E
Hey, Red Rover
[Ponte]
F#
The big red engine keeps on rollin'
N.C.
Rollin' over, keeps on rollin', yeah
[Verso 3]
B
And it's so cold and the sun is shining
A E
The sky's getting dark and grey, Lordie
B
If I can find a big red train
A B
You know I'm gonna leave today
[Refrão]
E
Hey, Red Rover
B
Yeah, come on over
E
Hey, Red Rover
[Ponte]
F#
The big red engine keeps on rollin'
F#
Rollin' over, keeps on rollin', yeah
Outro:
B E
Hey, Red Rover, come on over
B E
Roll, Red Rover, come on, come on over
B E
Hey, Red Rover, come on over
B E
Hey, Red Rover, come on over
B E
Roll, Red Rover, come on, come on over
B E
Hey, Red Rover, come on over
B E
Hey, Red Rover, come on over
B E
Roll, Red Rover, come on, come on over
B E
Hey, Red Rover, come on over
How to play Red Rover
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.