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The Dove chords by
The Ian Campbell Folk Group
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
Gm
Gm
3

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The dove it is, a pretty bird,

she sings as she flies.
Gm
Gm
3

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She brings us glad tidings,
F
F

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Gm
Gm
3

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she tells us no lies.
Gm
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Em
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She sucks the spring waters
G
G

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Gm
Gm
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to keep her voice clear.
F#m
F#m
2

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Gm
Gm
3

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G
G

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When her nest she is building,
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Gm
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F#m
F#m
2

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and summer is near.
Gm
Gm
3

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Come all you young fellows,
G
G

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D
D

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take a warning by me.
F#m
F#m
2

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Gm
Gm
3

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Don't go for a soldier,
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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don't join no army.
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Gm
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F
F

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For the dove she will leave you
Gm
Gm
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G
G

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Gm
Gm
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and the raven will come
Gm
Gm
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G
G

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and death will come marching
Gm
Gm
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Eb#m
Eb#m

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at the sound of a drum.
Gm
Gm
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Come all you pretty young girls,
F
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Gm
Gm
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come walk in the sun
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G
G

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and don't let your young man
Gm
Gm
3

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ever carry a gun.
G
G

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Gm
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F
F

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Gm
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For the gun it will scare her,
G
G

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F#m
F#m
2

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and she'll fly away
G
G

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And then there'll be weeping by night
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F#m
F#m
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and by day
Gm
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The dove it is a pretty bird,
G
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D
D

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F#m
F#m
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she sings as she flies.
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G
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And if you don't harm her,
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she'll tell you no lies.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Gm

    3

  • F

  • Em

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • D

  • Eb#m

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Dove by The Ian Campbell Folk Group is Eb major.

The primary chords used in The Dove are Abm, G#m, F#, Fm, Ab, Gm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Abm, G#m, F#, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Dove is approximately 32 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Dove 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 The Dove. 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 The Ian Campbell Folk Group.

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

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