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The Roving Kind

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

Intro
  D   Em A   Em D   Em E
  Am

Hook
She Had A Dark And AD-Rovin' Eye-Uh-EmEye And Her Hair HF#mung DDown InBm Ring-A-Lets                     A​
She Was A Nice Girl,D A ProDmaj7per GiD7rl But DOne Of The RoAvin' Kind                 D  Em   F#m    Em​

Verse
As I CDruised Out One Eve-E-Ning Upon A Night's CareerA​
I SpieDd A Lofty Clipper Ship And To Her I DiAd Steer

Verse 2
I Heisted Out My Sig-A-Nals WDhich She So QuiBckly Knew                        Em​
And WhenG She Saw My ABunting Fly ShDe Imme-DiaBtely Hove To-Woo-Woo Em                 A​

Bridge
I TookD Her For Some Fish And Chips And Treated Her So FiAne
And HardlyD Did I Realize She Was The RoAvin' Kind

Bridge 2
I Kissed Her Lips, I Missed HDer Lips And Found To My SuBrprise                    Em​
She Was GNothin' But A PAirate ShDip Rigged UBp In AEm Dis-Guy-Eye-Ise          A​

Bridge 3
So, Come ADll Ye Good Sailor Men Who Sail The WintryA Sea
And Come, AlDl Ye Apprentice Lads, A Warnin' Take From Me   A​

Bridge 4
Beware Of Lofty Clipper ShipsD, They'll Be The RuiBn Of You                      Em​
For 'Twas There GShe Made Me WAalk The DPlank And Pushed Me UnBder, Too-Ooh-OEoh                          A​

Outro
(She Was A Nice Girl,D A PDmaj7roper Girl DBut) D7​
OneA Of The Rovin' Kind (Yo-HDo!)
Also available in: F (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Roving Kind?

The chords for The Roving Kind are: D, Em, A, E, Am, F#m, Bm, Dmaj7, D7, B, G

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: D, Em, A, E, Am, F#m, Bm, Dmaj7, D7, B, G

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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