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The Roving Kind

Guy Mitchell

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E   F#m B   F#m E   F#m F#
  Bm

Hook
She Had A Dark And AE-Rovin' Eye-Uh-F#mEye And Her Hair HuG#mng DoEwn In C#mRing-A-Lets                       B​
She Was A Nice Girl,E A ProEmaj7per GiE7rl But EOne Of The RoBvin' Kind                 E  F#m    G#m    F#m​

Verse
As I CEruised Out One Eve-E-Ning Upon A Night's CareerB​
I SpieEd A Lofty Clipper Ship And To Her I DiBd Steer

Verse 2
I Heisted Out My Sig-A-Nals WEhich She So QuiC#ckly Knew                         F#m​
And WhenA She Saw My BBunting Fly ShEe Imme-DiaC#tely Hove To-Woo-Woo  F#m                  B​

Bridge
I TookE Her For Some Fish And Chips And Treated Her So FiBne
And HardlyE Did I Realize She Was The RoBvin' Kind

Bridge 2
I Kissed Her Lips, I Missed HEer Lips And Found To My SuC#rprise                     F#m​
She Was ANothin' But A PBirate ShEip Rigged UC#p In A F#mDis-Guy-Eye-Ise            B​

Bridge 3
So, Come AEll Ye Good Sailor Men Who Sail The WintryB Sea
And Come, AlEl Ye Apprentice Lads, A Warnin' Take From Me   B​

Bridge 4
Beware Of Lofty Clipper ShipsE, They'll Be The RuiC#n Of You                       F#m​
For 'Twas There AShe Made Me WBalk The EPlank And Pushed Me UnC#der, Too-Ooh-OoF#h                            B​

Outro
(She Was A Nice Girl,E A PEmaj7roper Girl EBut) E7​
OneB Of The Rovin' Kind (Yo-HEo!)
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Roving Kind?

The chords for The Roving Kind are: E, F#m, B, F#, Bm, G#m, C#m, Emaj7, E7, C#, A

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: E, F#m, B, F#, Bm, G#m, C#m, Emaj7, E7, C#, A

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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