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The Canny Miner Lad chords by
Ian Campbell
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Key: A minor•
Verse 1
Am
Am

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E
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Am
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Oh, bonnie is my lad

as he walks down the street

With his lamp in his hand,
G
G

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oh, canny and neat
Am
Am

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His teeth white as ivory,
G
G

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his eyes black as sloughs,

Oh, I love my minor lad,
G
G

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Am
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everyone knows.

Sometimes he has money,

sometimes none at all,

But he'll share what he has,
C
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G
G

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be it never so small.
Am
Am

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Melody is play,
G
G

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the melody may have came

And he'll stand by his word
C
C

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G
G

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Am
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when he's spoken his mind

The huntsman's delight

is to plough the loud horn
G
G

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The farmer is happier reaping the corn
Am
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But the miner's delight
G
G

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Am
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is the peck in his hand,

And he'll win all the coal
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Am
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Dm
Dm

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Am

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that lies un der the land.

He'll build us a castle,

O highest renown,
G
G

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That ladies and misters will never full do.
Am
Am

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The king loves his queen
G
G

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and the emperor the same
C
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But I love my mime and lord,
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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who can we blame?
Outro 1
Am
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • E

  • G

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Canny Miner Lad by Ian Campbell is A minor.

The primary chords used in The Canny Miner Lad are Am, E, G, C, Bm, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of The Canny Miner Lad is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Canny Miner Lad 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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