Round Are Way
View chords used in this chart
G F C
The paperboy is working before he goes
G F C
Lying to the teacher he knows he knows
G F C G F C
He didn't and he should've brought his lines in yesterday
G F C
Ernie bangs the sound and the day begins
G F C
The letter box is open your cash falls in
G F C G Cadd9 G
I'll meet you at the office just before the staff clock in
Chorus:
D7 G
Round are way the birds are singing
D7 G
Round are way the sun shines bright
D7 Cadd9
Round are way the birds sing for yer
G/B
Cos they already know yer
Gm/Bb Am G
Yeah they already know yerrrrrrrrrrrr
Little Guitar Solo:
G F C G F C
G F C
The game is kicking off in around the park
G F C
Its twenty five aside and before it's dark
G F C G F C
There's gonna be a loser and you know the next goal wins
G F C
Cab it to the front and it's called a draw
G F C
Everybody's knocking on your's once more, Ernie bangs the sound
F C G Cadd9 G
And no one's spoken since half-past four da da-da-da da da
Chorus:
D7 G
Round are way the birds are singing
D7 G
Round are way the sun shines bright
D7 Cadd9
Round are way the birds sing for yer
G/B
Cos they already know yer
Gm/Bb Am G
Yeah they already know yer
**Harmonica Solo
Chorus:
D7 G
Round are way the birds are singing
D7 D7
Round are way the sun shines bright
D7 D7
Round are way the birds are singing
D7 G
Round are way it's alright
D7 Cadd9
Round are way the birds sing for yer
G/B
Cos they already know yer
Gm/Bb Am G
They already know yerrrrrrrrrrr
How to play Round Are Way
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.