Wandering Boy
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Intro:
| 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 |
| G | C | G | |
| D | | G | |
[Verso 1]
G C G
Where is my wandering boy tonight,
G C G
the boy of my tenderest care?
G C G
The boy that was once full of life,
D G
the child of my tenderest care.
[Verso 2]
G C G
Once, he was pure as morning dew
G C G
as he knelt at his mother's knee.
G C G
No face was so bright, no heart more true
D G G7
and none was so sweet as he.
[Refrão]
C G
Where is my boy tonight,
G A7 D7
oh, where is my boy tonight?
G G G C C
My heart overflows, I love him, he knows.
G D G
Oh, where is my boy tonight?
Interlude:
| 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 |
| G | C | G | |
| D | | G | |
[Verso 3]
G C G
Go for my wandering boy tonight,
G C G
go search for him wher you will.
G C G
But bring him to me with all your light
D G G7
and tell him I love him still.
[Refrão]
C G
Where is my boy tonight,
G A7 D7
oh, where is my boy tonight?
G G G C C
My heart overflows, I love him, he knows.
G D G
Oh, where is my boy tonight?
G G G C C
My heart overflows, I love him, he knows.
G D G {G}*
Oh, where is my boy tonight?
How to play Wandering Boy
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 G. 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.