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The Wild Rover chords

Traditional Irish folk song

A pub singalong with a clapping chorus ("No, nay, never"). G, C and D are enough.

Chords
3
Level
Beginner
Time
3/4

Chords

G213
C×321
D××132

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. C
  4. /
  5. G
  6. /
  7. D
  8. /
  9. G
  10. /
  11. C
  12. /
  13. G
  14. D
  15. G
  16. /

Chorus

  1. D
  2. /
  3. G
  4. /
  5. C
  6. /
  7. D
  8. /
  9. G
  10. /
  11. C
  12. /
  13. G
  14. D
  15. G
  16. /

How to play it

You need 3 chords: G, C and D. The change you'll make most is D to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 3/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.

Questions

What chords are in The Wild Rover?

This arrangement uses G, C and D.

Is The Wild Rover easy to play on guitar?

Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.