Chordyes

The Roving Kind

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Roving Kind by Guy Mitchell in the key of A

Intro
  A   Bm E   Bm A   Bm B
  Em

Hook
She Had A Dark And AA-Rovin' Eye-Uh-BmEye And Her Hair HC#mung DAown InF#m Ring-A-Lets                      E​
She Was A Nice Girl,A A ProAmaj7per GiA7rl But AOne Of The RoEvin' Kind                 A  Bm   C#m    Bm​

Verse
As I CAruised Out One Eve-E-Ning Upon A Night's CareerE​
I SpieAd A Lofty Clipper Ship And To Her I DiEd Steer

Verse 2
I Heisted Out My Sig-A-Nals WAhich She So QuiF#ckly Knew                         Bm​
And WhenD She Saw My EBunting Fly ShAe Imme-DiaF#tely Hove To-Woo-Woo  Bm                 E​

Bridge
I TookA Her For Some Fish And Chips And Treated Her So FiEne
And HardlyA Did I Realize She Was The RoEvin' Kind

Bridge 2
I Kissed Her Lips, I Missed HAer Lips And Found To My SuF#rprise                     Bm​
She Was DNothin' But A PEirate ShAip Rigged UF#p In A BmDis-Guy-Eye-Ise           E​

Bridge 3
So, Come AAll Ye Good Sailor Men Who Sail The WintryE Sea
And Come, AlAl Ye Apprentice Lads, A Warnin' Take From Me   E​

Bridge 4
Beware Of Lofty Clipper ShipsA, They'll Be The RuiF#n Of You                       Bm​
For 'Twas There DShe Made Me WEalk The APlank And Pushed Me UnF#der, Too-Ooh-OoBh                           E​

Outro
(She Was A Nice Girl,A A PAmaj7roper Girl ABut) A7​
OneE Of The Rovin' Kind (Yo-HAo!)
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Roving Kind?

The chords for The Roving Kind are: A, Bm, E, B, Em, C#m, F#m, Amaj7, A7, F#, D

What is the original key of The Roving Kind?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing The Roving Kind?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Roving Kind in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Roving Kind be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Roving Kind on ukulele?

Chord The Roving Kind can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Roving Kind?

The Roving Kind uses 11 chords: A, Bm, E, B, Em, C#m, F#m, Amaj7, A7, F#, D

What is the easiest way to play The Roving Kind?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Roving Kind released in?

The Roving Kind was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Roving Kind?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Roving Kind to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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