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Pretty Saro chords by
Pete Seeger
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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Down in some lone valley
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In some lonesome place
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Where the wild birds do whistle
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And their notes do increase
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Verse 2
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Farewell Pretty Saro

I bid you adieu
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And I'll dream of Pretty
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Saro wherever I go
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Oh I love Pretty Saro but
Verse 3

I understand
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She wants a freeholder and I have no land

I cannot maintain her on
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silver or gold
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Nor buy all the fine things that
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A big house can hold
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If I were a merchant and
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Could write a fine hand i'd write my love a
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Letter that she'd understand
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But I'll wander by the river

Where the waters o'erflow
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And I'll dream of Pretty Saro
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wherever I go
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • Am

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Pretty Saro by Pete Seeger is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Pretty Saro are Eb, Bb, F, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, F, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Pretty Saro is approximately 33 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Pretty Saro 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 Pretty Saro. 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 Pete Seeger.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Pretty Saro 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 Pretty Saro by Pete Seeger on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.