Wild Mountain Thyme - Odhran Murphy

Wild Mountain Thyme

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[Verso 1]
D G D
Oh, the summer time is coming,
G D
And the trees are sweetly blooming,
G A Bm7
With the wild mountain thyme
Em7 D/F# G
Grows around the blooming heather.
 
[Refrão]
D G D
Will you go, lassie go?
G D
And we'll all go together
G A Bm7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Em7 D/F# G
All around the blooming heather,
A D G D
Will you go, lassie, go?
 
[Verso 2]
D G D
I will build my love a bower
G D
By yon cold crystal fountain,
G A Bm7
And all around the bower,
Em7 D/F# G
All the flowers of the mountain.
 
[Refrão]
D G D
Will you go, lassie go?
G D
And we'll all go together
G A Bm7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Em7 D/F# G
All around the blooming heather,
A D G D E D
Will you go, lassie, go?
 
[Verso 3]
D G D
And if my true love, she will bow,
G D
I will surely find another
G A Bm7
Where the wild mountain thyme
Em7 D/F# G
Grows around the blooming heather.
 
[Refrão]
D G D
Will you go, lassie go?
G D
And we'll all go together
G A Bm7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Em7 D/F# G
All around the blooming heather,
A D G D
Will you go, lassie, go?
G D
And we'll all go together
G A Bm7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Em7 D/F# G
All around the blooming heather,
A D G D
Will you go, lassie, go?

How to play Wild Mountain Thyme

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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