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Verse 1
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A- rovin',

oh, a- rovin', oh
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I will go a- rovin, oh
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The wind may blow

And the storm may snow
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But I will go a- rovin
Verse 2
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Fare you well my turtledove,
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it's time that I was leavin'
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But I'll come back this way again,
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so I hope you'll not be grievin'
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And if you ever think on me,
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I hope it's with a high degree
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For I will kindly think on thee
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when I am on my rovin'
Verse 3
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A- rovin', oh, a- rovin', oh
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I will go a- rovin, oh
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The wind may blow
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And the storm may snow
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But I will go a- rovin
Verse 4
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I was born a tinker's son in the
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mountains of Killarney
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I've seen the sights of Ireland, boys,
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from Rathlin down to Blarney
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Sometimes I sleep upon the ground,
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or featherbed with eiderdown
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But only God knows where I'm
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bound when I'm on my rovin'
Verse 5
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A- rovin', oh, a- rovin', oh
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I will go a- rovin, oh
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The wind may blow
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And the storm may snow
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But I will go a- rovin
Verse 6
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I know the pathways through the glens,
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the country lanes, and byways
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I've tramped the bogs and found my way
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down rocky roads and highways
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The rovin' trade must be the best,
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for when you're tired you sit and rest
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And while the sun sets in the west,
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I will go a- rovin'
Verse 7
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A- rovin', oh, a- rovin', oh
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I will go a- rovin, oh
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The wind may blow
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And the storm may snow
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But I will go a- rovin
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Interlude 1
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Verse 8
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Now I wouldn't trade my life at all,
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for the King of Spain's own riches
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I'm happy ramblin' round the hills and
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jumpin' streams and ditches
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For when the wine is flowin' free,
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and I've a lassie on my knee
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There's not a man content as me,
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when I am on my rovin'
Verse 9
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A- rovin', oh, a- rovin', oh
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I will go a- rovin, oh

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And the storm may snow
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But I will go a- rovin
Verse 10
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A- rovin', oh, a- rovin', oh
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I will go a- rovin, oh
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The wind may blow
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And the storm may snow
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But I will go a- rovin
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Em

Capo: 0

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The original key of I Will Go a-Rovin' by The Irish Rovers is D major.

The primary chords used in I Will Go a-Rovin' are D, A, G, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, G, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I Will Go a-Rovin' is approximately 94 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I Will Go a-Rovin' using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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