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Liam Clancy - The Dutchman Chords

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ChordsC, Dm, G, Am
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

TheCDutchman’snotthekindofmantokeephisthumbjammedinthedam
ThatDmholdshisdreamsinDm
GButthat’sasecretthatonlyCMargaretknows.
CWhenAmsterdamisgolden,
InthemorningMargaretbringshimbreakfast,Dm
Shebelieveshim.G
GHethinksthetulipsbloomCbeneaththesnow.
He’smadasDmhecanbe,butGMargaretonlyCseesthatGsometimes,
AmSometimessheDmseesherunbornGchildreninhisCeyes.
LetusDmgototheGbanksoftheCoceanGAm
DmWherethewallsrise GabovetheZuiderCZee.GAm
Long Dmago,IGusedtobeaCyoungmanGAm
AnddearDmMargaret GremembersthatforCme.
CTheDutchmanstillwearswoodenshoes,hiscapandcoatarepatchedwiththelove
ThatDmMargaretsewedthere.Dm
GSometimeshethinkshe’sstillinCRotterdam.
HeCwatchesthetugboatsdowncanals
An’callsouttothemwhenhethinksheDmknowstheCaptain.DmG
TillMargaretcomestotakehimChomeagain
Through DmunforgivingstreetsthatGtriphim,thoughsheCholdshisarm,GAm
SometimesheDmthinkshe’s GaloneandhecallsherCname.
LetusDmgototheGbanksoftheCoceanGAm
DmWherethewallsrise GabovetheZuiderCZee.GAm
Long Dmago,IGusedtobeaCyoungmanGAm
AnddearDmMargaret GremembersthatforCme.
OhhtheCwindmillsswirlthewinterwind,shewindshismufflertighter
Dmtheysitinthekitchen.Dm
GAndateawithwhiskeykeeps Cawaythedew.Heseesherforamoment,callshername,
ShemakesthebeduphummingDmsomeoldGlovesong,
ShelearneditwhenthetunewasCverynew
HehumsaDmlineortwo,theyGhumtogetherintheCnight.GAm
TheDutchmanDmfallsasleepandGMargaretblowstheCcandleout.
LetusDmgototheGbanksoftheCoceanGAm
DmWherethewallsrise GabovetheZuiderCZee.GAm
Long Dmago,IGusedtobeaCyoungmanGAm
AnddearDmMargaret GremembersthatforCme.
LetusDmgototheGbanksoftheCoceanGAm
DmWherethewallsrise GabovetheZuiderCZee.GAm
Long Dmago,IGusedtobeaCyoungmanGAm
AnddearDmMargaret GremembersthatforCme.
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ArtistLiam Clancy
AlbumLiam Clancy's Favourites
GenresFolk
Year1980
KeyC
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play The Dutchman on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Liam Clancy - The Dutchman on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

The Dutchman uses these transitions most often: Dm → G (28), G → C (28), and Am → Dm (15). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - Dm chord transition.

1. C → Dm chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

C to Dm

2. Dm → G chord transition

Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from Dm to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 28 times.

Dm to G

3. G → C chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 28 times.

G to C

4. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

To move from G to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

G to Am

5. Am → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

The Dutchman chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Dutchman.

  • The Dutchman includes 114 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • The Dutchman contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how The Dutchman connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → Dm: 5%
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