Now playing

Doon The Watter

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Doon the Watter
Iain Ingram
CMy father worked for buttons in a Fwee dry Gsalters Cshop
But we were young and Fdidnae have a Gcare
Our Fshoes were scuffed and worn, our Cdungarees a' Amtorn
Our Dsloppy joes they wirnae fit to Gwear
Noo me and ma wee brother we were Cheadaches to my mother
And Fdirty for the best port o' the E7year
But she Fhad us clean as whistles in our Ckilts and co-op Amsandals
When Gwe went down the watter for the Cfair
Chorus:
CAnd we're sailing doon the Clyde, Fsailing doon the CClyde
And headin' for Kilgreggan in the Gmorning
Then Con to Rothesay Bay we'd Fleave on SaturCday
To catch the Jeannie Dean frae CrigenGdoCran
The summertime was all I'm sure that kept my father gain'
A time that he enjoyed as much as me
The family a' the gither we didnae mind the weather
He'd laugh and sing and bounce us on each knee
'0 toora loora liddey ah finish work on Friday'
His troubles seem to vanish in the air
Ah but noo he's gone forever like the steamers on the river
That went sailing doon the wafter for the fair
The golden age of paddle steamers sadly disappeared
And summertime has never been the same
Those days of river cruisin' that slowly we were losing
An era that will never come again
For now we fly to Malta Majorca and Gibralter
France and Spain and sunny Italy
A' the kids a' think it's heaven like the Clyde for me at seven
But the days of doon the watter's gone for me

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Doon The Watter

by Alex Beaton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

Doon the Watter

Iain Ingram

C F G C

My father worked for buttons in a wee dry salters shop

F G

But we were young and didnae have a care

F C Am

Our shoes were scuffed and worn, our dungarees a' torn

D G

Our sloppy joes they wirnae fit to wear

Noo me and ma wee brother we were headaches to my mother

F E7

And dirty for the best port o' the year

F C Am

But she had us clean as whistles in our kilts and co-op sandals

G C

When we went down the watter for the fair

Chorus:

C F C

And we're sailing doon the Clyde, sailing doon the Clyde

And headin' for Kilgreggan in the morning

C F C

Then on to Rothesay Bay we'd leave on Saturday

G C

To catch the Jeannie Dean frae Crigendoran

The summertime was all I'm sure that kept my father gain'

A time that he enjoyed as much as me

The family a' the gither we didnae mind the weather

He'd laugh and sing and bounce us on each knee

'0 toora loora liddey ah finish work on Friday'

His troubles seem to vanish in the air

Ah but noo he's gone forever like the steamers on the river

That went sailing doon the wafter for the fair

The golden age of paddle steamers sadly disappeared

And summertime has never been the same

Those days of river cruisin' that slowly we were losing

An era that will never come again

For now we fly to Malta Majorca and Gibralter

France and Spain and sunny Italy

A' the kids a' think it's heaven like the Clyde for me at seven

But the days of doon the watter's gone for me

About Doon The Watter Chords by Alex Beaton

Learn how to play Doon The Watter by Alex Beaton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Doon The Watter chords”, “Doon The Watter guitar chords”, or “Alex Beaton Doon The Watter 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 Doon The Watter chords and for experienced players who want accurate Doon The Watter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, D, E7.

FAQ — Doon The Watter by Alex Beaton

How do I play "Doon The Watter" by Alex Beaton on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Doon The Watter" by Alex Beaton on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Doon The Watter" by Alex Beaton free?

Yes. The chords for "Doon The Watter" by Alex Beaton are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Doon The Watter" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Doon The Watter" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Doon The Watter"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Doon The Watter" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Doon The Watter" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Doon The Watter" by Alex Beaton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Alex Beaton below.

What key is "Doon The Watter" in?

The chords for "Doon The Watter" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, D, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.