I am a rover chords by
Watersons

N/A•

Key: Ab major•

Verse 1

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I am a rover and that's well known. I am

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

above four to leave my home.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Leaving my friends and my dear to mourn.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

My bonnie lass, till I return

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

She drew a chair and made me sit down

And soon she told me

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

her heart I'd won

She turned her head when

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I took my leave,

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

Farewell, my loss,

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

or may don't grieve.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I am a rover and that's well known I am

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

a powerful to leave my home

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Leaving my friends and my dear to mourn

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

My body lost, till I return.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Oh, am I bound, or am I free?

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Or am I bound for to marry thee?

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

A married life you soon shall see,

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

A contented mind, nor jealousy.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I am a roller and that's well known

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I am about to leave my home

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Leaving my friends and my near to mourn

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

My bonnie lass, till I re turn

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I sat me down for to write a song

I've wrought it wide and

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I've wrought it long

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

At every line I cried, my dear

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

At every word I shed a tear

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I am a rover and that's well known I

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

am a baffled to leave my home

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Leaving my friends and my dear to mourn

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

My body lusts till I return

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

As I roved over

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Yondremore

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

There I lost sight of my true love's door

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

My legs were lame and my eyes were

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

blind I'd left my body lost behind

D

D

View detailed D chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

I am a rover and that's well known. I am

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

about to leave my home.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

Leaving my friends and my near to mourn.

C

C

View detailed C chord diagram in our app.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

F

F

View detailed F chord diagram in our app.

My morning larks, till I return.

G

G

View detailed G chord diagram in our app.

How did you like the song?

You need to log in to leave a rating.

An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

C ₂

G ₂

D ₃

A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

D ₄

D ₄

A ₄

A ₄

E ₅

E ₅

Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

C ₂

G ₂

D ₃

A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

D ₄

D ₄

A ₄

A ₄

E ₅

E ₅

Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

Chords

G
D
C
F

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

0

Autoscroll20%

More songs by Watersons

Discover chords for more songs to play

Fathom the bowl

Pace-egging song

The derby ram

King arthur's servants

The poacher's fate

Souling song

The holly bears a berry

Related songs

Discover chords for more songs to play

Fathom the bowl

Watersons

Sweet Home Alabama

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

The derby ram

Watersons

Pace-egging song

Watersons

I'm Yours

Jason Mraz

7 Years

Lukas Graham

Popular chords globally

Most played chords & tabs across all users

1

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

2

Creep

Radiohead

3

Yellow

Coldplay

4

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Green Day

5

Zombie

The Cranberries

6

Wonderwall

Oasis

7

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Recently added

Recently added chords & tabs

Love Me, I'm A Liberal

Phil Ochs

The Bitch Song

Bowling For Soup

J'ai oublié de vivre

Vianney

Exxus

Glass Animals

Wicked Game

James Vincent McMorrow

The Shape Of Your Love

Colton Dixon

Slow Show

The National

Frequently asked questions

The original key of I am a rover by Watersons is Ab major.

The primary chords used in I am a rover are Ab, Eb, Db, Gb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Db, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I am a rover is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I am a rover 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 I am a rover. 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 Watersons.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for I am a rover by Watersons on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.