The Wagoners Lad
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D A D
[Verse 1]
A D
The heart is the fortune of all womankind
A
They're always controlled, they're always confined
D A
Controlled by their parents until they are wives
D
Then slaves to their husbands the rest of their lives
[Verse 2]
A D
I've been a poor girl, my fortune is sad
A
I've always been courted by the wagoner's lad
D A
He courted me daily, by night and by day
D
And now he is loaded and going away
[Instrumental]
D A D
[Verse 3]
A D
Your parents don't like me because I am poor
A
They say I'm not worthy of entering your door
D A
I work for my living, my money's my own
D
And if they don't like me they can leave me alone
[Verse 4]
A D
Your horses are hungry, go feed them some hay
A
Come sit down here by me as long as you stay
D A
My horses ain't hungry, they won't eat your hay
D
So fare you well darling, I'll feed on the way
[Verse 5]
A D
Your wagon needs greasing, your whip is to mend
A
Come sit down here by me as long as you can
D A
My wagon is greasy, my whip's in my hand
D
So fare you well darling, no longer to stand
How to play The Wagoners Lad
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 E. 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.