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Spencer The Rover chords by
Shirley Collins
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
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These words were composed
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by Spencer the Rover,
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who travelled Great Britain
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and vast parts of Wales.
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He had been so reduced,
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which caused great confusion,
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And that was the reas
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on he went on the roam
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At Yorkshire near Rotherham
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he had been on his rambles
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Being weary of travel he sat down to rest
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At the foot of yonder mountain,
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there runs a clear fountain,
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With bread and cold water
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himself did refresh.
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It tasted more sweeter
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than the gold he had wasted,
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More sweeter than honey
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and gave more content
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But the thought of his babies
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lamenting their father
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Brought tears to his eyes
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and made him repent
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Now the night fast approaching
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to the woods he resorted
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With ivy and woodbine
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his bed for to make
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Where he dreamt about sighing,
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lamenting and crying
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Go home to your family
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and rambling forsake
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On the fifth day of November,

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I've a reason to remember
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When first he arrived

at home to his family
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They stood so surprised

when first he arrived,
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To see such a stranger
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once more in their sight.
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His children came round him
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with their prittle -prattling stories,
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With their brittle, prattling stories

to drive care away
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And now they're united
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like birds of one feather
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Like bees in one hive,
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contented they'll be
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So now he is a -living in his cottage
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so contented
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With ivy and roses growing
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all around the door
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He's as happy as those that's
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got thousands of riches
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contented he'll be and go ram
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blin' no more.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Spencer The Rover by Shirley Collins is E major.

The primary chords used in Spencer The Rover are A, E, B, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, B, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Spencer The Rover is approximately 29 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Spencer The Rover 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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