The Wild Colonial Boy
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G C G C G C
[Verse 1]
G C
It's of a wild colonial boy
G
Jack Doolan was his name
G C
Of poor but honest parents
G Em
He was born in Castlemaine
G C
He was his father's only hope
G Em
His mother's pride and joy
G C
And so dearly did his parents love
D G
[Verse 2]
G C
When scarcely sixteen years of age
G
Jack left his father's home
G C
With a heart that knew no danger
G Em
Bushrangin' he would roam
G C
He'd rob the lordly squatters
G Em
Their flocks he would destroy
G C
And a terror to Australia was
D G
The wild colonial boy
[Verse 3]
G C
In '61 this daring youth
G
Commenced his sad career
G C
With a heart that knew no danger
G Em
No stranger would he fear
G C
He held up the Beechworth old mail coach
G Em
And robbed Judge McAvoy
G C
Who trembled and gave up his gold
D G
To the wild colonial boy
[Verse 4]
G C
One day as Jack was riding
G
The mountain side along
G C
A-listening to the kookaburra's
G Em
Pleasant laughing song
G C
Three mounted troopers came in sight
G Em
Kelly, Davis and Fitzroy
G C
Who swore that they would capture him
D G
The wild colonial boy
[Verse 5]
G C
Surrender now, Jack Doolan
G
You see we're three to one
G C
Surrender in the Queen's name
G Em
You daring highway man
G C
Jack drew his pistol from his belt
G Em
And waved it like a toy
G C
I'll fight but not surrender
D G
Cried the wild colonial boy
How to play The Wild Colonial Boy
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What is the starting chord?
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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.