The Gardeners Son
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Verse
Em D Em
When I was a maiden fair and young
G Em D
I florished in my prime, prime
Em G D
Till a proper tall young man came in
Em D
And stole this heart of mine, mine
Em G Em
And stole this heart of mine
Em D Em
The gardener's son being standing by
G Em D
Three gifts he gave to me, me
Em D
The pink, the rue, the violet blue
Em D
And the red red rosy tree, tree
Em G Em
The red red rosy tree
Em D Em
Come all you maids wherever you be
G Em D
That florish in your prime, prime
Em D
Be wise, beware, keep free from care
Em D
Let no man steel your time, time
Em G Em
Let no man steel your time
Em D Em
When I was a maiden fair and young
G Em D
I florished in my prime, prime
Em D
Till a proper tall young man came in
Em D
And stole this heart of mine, mine
Em G Em
And stole this heart of mine
Em D Em
The gardener's son being standing by
G Em D
Three gifts he gave to me, me
Em D
The pink, the rue, the violet blue
Em D
And the red red rosy tree, tree
Em G Em
The red red rosy tree
Em D Em
Come all you maids wherever you be
G Em D
That florish in your prime, prime
Em D
Be wise, beware, keep free from care
Em D
Let no man steel your time, time
Em G Em
Let no man steel your time
Em D Em
When I was a maiden fair and young
G Em D
I florished in my prime, prime
Em D
Till a proper tall young man came in
Em D
And stole this heart of mine, mine
Em G Em
And stole this heart of mine
How to play The Gardeners Son
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.