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Going to Scotland chords by
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5.0 (1)
Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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G
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there was a barn owl trapped
C
C

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in the rafters
G
G

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the ground underneath us
C
C

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was wet and cold
G
G

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we heard the owl thrashing about
C
C

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F
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C
C

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trying desparately to get out
G
G

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we stood outside and

watched the night unfold
C
C

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Verse 2
G
G

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we watched the sun go
C
C

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down on scotland

and i watched the moon
G
G

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come up over you
C
C

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when a pack of dogs went silently past us
F
F

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C
C

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we knew we'd been given fair warning
G
G

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but that was the only thing we knew
C
C

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Verse 3

G
G

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and you threw all your luggage
C
C

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out onto the water
G
G

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and i tore the shirt away
C
C

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from my back

the cold came on with a new
G
G

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found intensity
C
C

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and you pressed your warm
F
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C
C

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body against me
G
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and i loved you so much

it was making me sick
C
C

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Verse 4
G
G

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and we watched the sun

go down on scotland
C
C

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we were glad that we'd

left oklahoma behind
G
G

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C
C

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i took your hips in my hands

and i threw you down
F
F

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to the new found rich brown

deep wet ground
C
C

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G
G

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had a vision of you burning on my mind
C
C

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Verse 5

G
G

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we watched the sun go
C
C

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down on scotland

and i watched the moon
G
G

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come up over you
C
C

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when a pack of dogs went silently past us
F
F

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C
C

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we knew we'd been given fair warning
G
G

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but that was the only thing we knew
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C

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Going to Scotland by The Mountain Goats is C major.

The primary chords used in Going to Scotland are C, G, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Going to Scotland is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Going to Scotland using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Going to Scotland. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Going to Scotland to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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