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Saro Jane

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[Intro]
N.C.
Rock-a-bout, rock-a-bout, rock-a-bout
[Chorus]
Come on and Grock-about my Saro Jane
CRock-about my Saro GJane
Oh, there's Amnothing to Gdo but to sit down and Csing
And Grock-about my AmSaro GJaneB7  
[Verse]
EmI've got a wife and five little children
EmBelieve I'll take a trip on the big Macmillan
Oh, GSaro EmJane
EmA guy like me don't have no home
EmI make my livin' on my shoulder bone
Oh, GSara EmJane
EmOh, Saro Jane
Oh, DSaro EmJane
[Chorus]
Come on and Grock-about my Saro Jane
CRock-about my Saro GJane
Oh, there's Amnothing to Gdo but to sit down and Csing
And Grock-about my AmSaro GJaneB7  
[Verse]
EmWoke up this mornin' feeling mighty mean
EmThinkin' 'bout my good gal in New Orleans
Oh, GSaro EmJane
EmFireman, keep those boilers hot
EmI wanna be in town by six o'clock
Oh, GSaro EmJane
EmOh, Saro Jane
Oh, DSaro EmJane
[Chorus]
Come on and Grock-about my Saro Jane
CRock-about my Saro GJane
Oh, there's Amnothing to Gdo but to sit down and Csing
And Grock-about my AmSaro GJaneB7  
[Verse]
EmBack's getting' tired and shoulder's gettin' sore
EmEach sack is bigger than the one before
Oh, GSaro EmJane
EmA rock in my stomach and a watch in my head
EmGettin' superstitious 'bout my pork and bread
Oh, GSaro EmJane
EmOh, Saro Jane
Oh, DSaro EmJane
[Chorus]
Come on and Grock-about my Saro Jane
CRock-about my Saro GJane
Oh, there's Amnothing to Gdo but to sit down and Csing
And Grock-about my AmSaro GJane
Oh, there's Amnothing to Gdo but to sit down and Csing
And Grock-about my AmSaro GJane

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Saro Jane

by The Kingston Trio

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

N.C.

Rock-a-bout, rock-a-bout, rock-a-bout

[Chorus]

Come on and rock-about my Saro Jane

C G

Rock-about my Saro Jane

Am G C

Oh, there's nothing to do but to sit down and sing

G Am G B7

And rock-about my Saro Jane

[Verse]

I've got a wife and five little children

Believe I'll take a trip on the big Macmillan

G Em

Oh, Saro Jane

A guy like me don't have no home

I make my livin' on my shoulder bone

G Em

Oh, Sara Jane

Oh, Saro Jane

D Em

Oh, Saro Jane

[Chorus]

Come on and rock-about my Saro Jane

C G

Rock-about my Saro Jane

Am G C

Oh, there's nothing to do but to sit down and sing

G Am G B7

And rock-about my Saro Jane

[Verse]

Woke up this mornin' feeling mighty mean

Thinkin' 'bout my good gal in New Orleans

G Em

Oh, Saro Jane

Fireman, keep those boilers hot

I wanna be in town by six o'clock

G Em

Oh, Saro Jane

D Em

Oh, Saro Jane

[Chorus]

Come on and rock-about my Saro Jane

C G

Rock-about my Saro Jane

Am G C

Oh, there's nothing to do but to sit down and sing

G Am G B7

And rock-about my Saro Jane

[Verse]

Back's getting' tired and shoulder's gettin' sore

Each sack is bigger than the one before

G Em

Oh, Saro Jane

A rock in my stomach and a watch in my head

Gettin' superstitious 'bout my pork and bread

G Em

Oh, Saro Jane

D Em

Oh, Saro Jane

[Chorus]

Come on and rock-about my Saro Jane

C G

Rock-about my Saro Jane

Am G C

Oh, there's nothing to do but to sit down and sing

G Am G

And rock-about my Saro Jane

Am G C

Oh, there's nothing to do but to sit down and sing

G Am G

And rock-about my Saro Jane

About Saro Jane Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Saro Jane by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Saro Jane chords”, “Saro Jane guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Saro Jane 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 Saro Jane chords and for experienced players who want accurate Saro Jane lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Am, B7, Em, A.

FAQ — Saro Jane by The Kingston Trio

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Can I transpose "Saro Jane" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Saro Jane"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Saro Jane" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Saro Jane" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Saro Jane" by The Kingston Trio with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kingston Trio below.

What key is "Saro Jane" in?

The chords for "Saro Jane" show the original chord names (including C, G, Am, B7, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.