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the donkey chords by
Billy Connolly
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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D x4
Verse 2
D
D

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Donkey standing by the

side of the road

waiting for the master

to pick up his load

2 hours he waits but the

master won’t come
A
A

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D
D

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Sitting in the tavern drink_ ing beer and rum
Verse 3
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
D
D

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A
A

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
D
D

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Verse 4


little wife sitting at home by herself

no money in the pocket
A
A

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D
D

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no food on the self

gets soo depressed she

can’t remember her name

she doesn’t like the treatment
A
A

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D
D

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but she loves him just the same
Verse 5
D
D

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
Verse 6
G
G

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D
D

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i don’t think this is the way to be
G
G

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D
D

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the more i look the less
A
A

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it seems right to me
Verse 7
A
A

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D
D

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little man working on the

factory floor
A
A

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bossman says he don’t want him round
D
D

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any_ more

47 years he has given to the man

so the sentence him to poverty
A
A

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D
D

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and shake him by the hand
Verse 8
D
D

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A
A

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
D
D

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
Interlude 1
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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i don’t think
Verse 9
D
D

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this is the way to be
G
G

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D
D

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the more i look the less
A
A

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it seems right to me
D
D

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Donkey standing by the
Verse 10
D
D

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side of the road
A
A

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waiting for the master to pick up his load
D
D

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2 hours he waits but the

master won’t come

Sitting in the Scotia bar
A
A

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D
D

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drinking beer and rum
Verse 11
D
D

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A
A

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
Outro 1
D
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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of the donkey?

The original key of the donkey by Billy Connolly is D major.

What are the main chords for the donkey?

The primary chords used in the donkey are D, A, G.

Do I need a capo to play the donkey?

No capo is required for this song.

Is the donkey beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of the donkey?

The tempo of the donkey is approximately 86 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for the donkey?

You can easily change the key of the donkey using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for the donkey?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for the donkey. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for the donkey?

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 Billy Connolly.

Can I save the donkey to play later?

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

Can I access the guitar chords for the donkey for free?

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for the donkey by Billy Connolly on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.