Dubliners - The Wild Rover Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
I’ve [G]been a wild rover for many a [C]year.
I [G]spent all me [C]money on [D]whiskey and [G]beer.
But [G]now I’m returning with gold in great [C]store.
And I [G]never will [C]play the wild [D]rover no [G]more.
[chorus]
And it’s [D]no nay never, [G]no nay never no [C]more.
Will I [G]play the wild [C]rover, no [D]never, no [G]more.
[verse 2]
I [G]went in to an alehouse I used to fre[C]quent
And I [G]told the land[C]lady me [D]money was [G]spent
I [G]asked her for credit, she answered me [C]”Nay!”
“Such [G]custom as [C]yours I could [D]have any [G]day!”
[chorus]
And it’s [D]no nay never, [G]no nay never no [C]more.
Will I [G]play the wild [C]rover, no [D]never, no [G]more.
[verse 3]
I [G]took out of me pocket ten sovereigns [C]bright
And the [G]landlady’s [C]eyes opened [D]wide with de[G]light
She [G]said: “I have whiskeys and wines on the [C]best!
And the [G]words that I [C]told you were [D]only in [G]jest!”
[chorus]
And it’s [D]no nay never, [G]no nay never no [C]more.
Will I [G]play the wild [C]rover, no [D]never, no [G]more.
[Closing]
I’ll go [G]home to my parents, confess what I’ve [C]done.
And [G]ask them to [C]pardon their [D]prodigal [G]son.
And [G]when they’ve caressed me as of times be[C]fore
I [G]never will [C]play the wild [D]rover no [G]more.
[chorus]
And it’s [D]no nay never, [G]no nay never no [C]more.
Will I [G]play the wild [C]rover, no [D]never, no [G]more.
And it’s [D]no nay never, [G]no nay never no [C]more.
Will I [G]play the wild [C]rover, no [D]never, no [G]more.
How to play The Wild Rover on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Dubliners - The Wild Rover on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 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 Wild Rover uses these transitions most often: G → C (26), D → G (18), and C → D (13). 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 G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
The Wild Rover chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Wild Rover.
- The Wild Rover includes 75 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Wild Rover contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Wild Rover 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 → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%