The Whole World Round
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Intro: Am
I heard my neighbour's rooster crow
Early in the day
G
I heard his axe beyond the woods
Am G Am
And now I'm bound away
For some men love the city lights
Some men crave the town
G
I'll be bound for the lonesome woods
Am G Am
And there I'll settle down
[Refrão]
Fiddle and a bow and a firelight low
You can hear that lonesome sound
G
I'll leave behind my troubling mind
Am G Am
And go the whole world 'round
The red squirrel leaves when the grey squirrel comes
The eagle nests alone
G
A hundred miles from a wagon track
Am G Am
Is where I'll build my home
[Refrão]
Fiddle and a bow and a firelight low
You can hear that lonesome sound
G
I'll leave behind my troubling mind
Am G Am
And go the whole world 'round
INTERLUDE: Am G Am
I've seen the old man whittling wood
I've seen the streets of town
G
I'll pack my goods for the Arkansas woods
Am G Am
And there I'll settle down
G Am
And there I'll settle down now
[Refrão]Fiddle and a bow and a firelight low
You can hear that lonesome sound
G
I'll leave behind my troubling mind
Am G Am
And go the whole world 'round
G
I'll leave behind my troubling mind
Am G Am
And go the whole world 'round
OUTRO: Am G Am
How to play The Whole World Round
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 Am. 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.