Wild Mountain Thyme
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[Verso 1]
G C/G G
Well the summertime has come
C G
And the leaves are gently turning
C G
I long to take you
Am7 C
to the place my heart is yearning
[Refrão]
G C G
Will you go, lassie, go?
C G
And we'll all go together
C D Em
To pull wild mountain thyme
Am C
All around the blooming heather
G C G
Will you go, lassie, go?
[Verso 2]
G C G
And I will build my love a bower
C G
By yon clear and crystal fountain
C D Em
And on it I will pile
Am C
All the flowers from the mountain
[Refrão]
G C G
Will you go, lassie, go?
C G
And we'll all go together
C D Em7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Am7 C
All around the blooming heather
G C G
Will you go, lassie, go?
{Instrumental}
G C G
C G
C D Em7
Am7 C
G C G
[Verso 3]
G C G
If my own true love cannot go
C G
I will surely find another
C D Em7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Am C
All around the purple heather
[Refrão]
G C G
Will you go, lassie, go?
C G
And we'll all go together
C D Em7
To pull wild mountain thyme
Am C
All around the blooming heather
G C G
Will you go, lassie, go?
G 3x0003
C/G 3x2013
Am7 x02013
Em7 022033
How to play Wild Mountain Thyme
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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.