Wild Rover
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[Verso 1]
G C
I've been a wild rover, for many's the year
G D G
And I've spent all me money on whiskey and beer
C
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
G D G
And I never will play the wild rover no more
[Refrão] D7 D7
And it's no, nay, never
G C
No, nay, never, no more
G D
Will I play the wild rover
G D G
No, nay never, no more
[Verso 2]
G C
I went into an alehouse, I used to frequent
G D G
And I told the landlady me money was spent
C
I asked her for credit, she answered me nay
G D G
Such a custom like yours I can have any day
[Refrão] D7 D7
And it's no, nay, never
G C
No, nay, never, no more
G D
Will I play the wild rover
G D G
No, nay never, no more
[Verso 3]
G C
I brought from my pocket, ten sovereigns bright
G D G
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
C
She said I have whiskeys and wines of the best
G D G
And the words that I spoke sure were only in jest
[Refrão] D7 D7
And it's no, nay, never
G C
No, nay, never, no more
G D
Will I play the wild rover
G D G
No, nay never, no more
[Verso 4]
G C
I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
G D G
And I'll ask to the pardon their prodigal son
C
And if they caress me, as oft times before
G D G
Then I never will play the wild rover no more
[Refrão] D7 D7
And it's no, nay, never
G C
No, nay, never, no more
G D
Will I play the wild rover
G D G
No, nay never, no more
How to play Wild Rover
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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.