William Taylor
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Verse: 1
G C D
William Taylor was a brisk young sailor
G C D
Full of heart and full of play
G C D
Till his mind he did uncover
G C D Em
To a youthful lady gay
G C D
Four and twenty British sailors
G C D
Met him on the king's highway
G C D
As he went for to be married
G C D Em
Pressed he was and sent away
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G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D Em
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
Verse: 2
G C D
Sailor's clothing she put on
G C D
And she went on board as a man-o-war
G C D
Her pretty little fingers long and slender
G C D Em
They were smeared with pitch and tar
G C D
On the ship there was a battle
G C D
She amongst the rest did fight
G C D
The wind blew off her silver buttons
G C D Em
Breasts were bared all snowy white
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G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D Em
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
Verse: 3
G C D
When the captain did discover
G C D
He said Fair maid, what brought you here?
G C D
Sir, I‘m seeking William Taylor.
G C D
Pressed he was by you last year.
G C D
If you rise up in the morning.
G C D
Early at the break of day.
G C D
There you'll find young William Taylor
G C D Em
Walking with his lady gay.
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G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D Em
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
Verse: 4
G C D
She rose early in the morning
G C D
Early at the break of day
G C D
There she spied young William Taylor
G C D
Walking with his lady gay.
G C D
She procured a pair of pistols
G C D
On the ground where she did stand
G C D
There she shot bold William Taylor
G C D Em
And the lady at his right hand
[Refrão]
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
G C D
Folleri-de-dom, de- daerai diddero
G C D Em
Folleri-de-dom, domme daerai dae
How to play William Taylor
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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.