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Wild Thing
The story behind the song
"Wild Thing" captures an immediate, raw feeling of infatuation. Songwriter Chip Taylor quickly penned this "sexual-kind-of-feeling song," imagining a wild, captivating person whose presence makes the heart sing and inspires a desire to hold them tight. The Troggs' 1966 version, with its simple, heavy guitar riff, brought this primal energy to life, becoming a chart-topper in the US. It's a song that channels pure, unbridled excitement for someone who utterly mesmerizes you.
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Wild Thing
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Wild Thing
by The Troggs
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About Wild Thing Chords by The Troggs
Learn how to play Wild Thing by The Troggs with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wild Thing chords”, “Wild Thing guitar chords”, or “The Troggs Wild Thing chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Wild Thing chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wild Thing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, G, C.
FAQ — Wild Thing by The Troggs
How do I play "Wild Thing" by The Troggs on guitar?
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Can I transpose "Wild Thing" to a different key?
Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Wild Thing" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.
Can I see chord diagrams for "Wild Thing"?
Yes. Tap any chord in "Wild Thing" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.
Is "Wild Thing" easy to play on guitar?
Many players learn "Wild Thing" by The Troggs with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Troggs below.
What key is "Wild Thing" in?
The chords for "Wild Thing" show the original chord names (including A, D, E, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.