The Plooman Laddies
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CAPO: 2
Intro: C
verse 1:
Dm
Doon yonder den, there's a plooman lad
C F
An' some summer's day he'll be a' my ain
C Dm F
Sing laddie-aye an' sing laddie-o
C G C
The plooman laddies are a' the go
verse 2:
Dm
I love his teeth and I love his skin
C F
I love the verra cairt he hurls in
C Dm F
Sing laddie-aye an' sing laddie-o
C G C
The plooman laddies are a' the go
verse 3:
Dm
Doon yonder den I mist hae gotten a miller
C F
But the smell o' dust would hae doth me ill
C Dm F
Sing laddie-aye an' sing laddie-o
C G C
The plooman laddies are a' the go
verse 4:
Dm
Doon yonder den I mist hae gotten a merchant
C F
But a' his gear was nae worth a groat
C Dm F
Sing laddie-aye an' sing laddie-o
C G C
The plooman laddies are a' the go
VERSE 5:
Dm
I see him comin' frae yonder toon
C F
Wi' a' his ribbons hingin' roon an' roon
C Dm F
Sing laddie-aye an' sing laddie-o
C G C
The plooman laddies are a' the go
VERSE 6:
Dm
An' noo she's gotten her plooman lad
C F
As bare as ever he left the ploo
C Dm F
Sing laddie-aye an' sing laddie-o
C G C
The plooman laddies are a' the go
How to play The Plooman Laddies
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.