Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Whistling Gypsy

Chords

4.918 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
E  B  E  B
E  B  E  A
E  A  E A  B
[Verse]
The Egypsy Brover came Eover the Bhill
EDown through the Bvalley so EshaBdy
He Ewhistled and he Bsang till the Egreen woods Arang
And Ehe won the Aheart of a ElaAdy.B..
[Chorus]
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Edo da Bday
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Eday Bdee
He Ewhistled and he Bsang till the Egreen woods Arang
And Ehe won the Aheart of a ElaAdy.B..
[Verse]
She Eleft her Bfather's Ecastle Bgate
ELeft her Bown fond EloBver
ELeft her Aservants Eand her esAtate
To Efollow the Agypsy EroAverB...
[Chorus]
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Edo da Bday
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Eday Bdee
He Ewhistled and he Bsang till the Egreen woods Arang
And Ehe won the Aheart of a ElaAdy.B..
[Verse]
Her Efather Bsaddled his Efastest Bsteed
ESearched these Bvalleys all EovBer
ESeeking his Adaughter Eat great Aspeed
And the Ewhistlin' Agypsy EroAverB..
[Verse]
At Elast he Bcame to the Ecastle Bgate
AElong the Briver EClayBdee
And Ethere was Amusic and Ethere was Awine
For the Egypsy Aand his ElaAdy.B..
[Chorus]
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Edo da Bday
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Eday Bdee
He Ewhistled and he Bsang till the Egreen woods Arang
And Ehe won the Aheart of a ElaAdy.B..
[Verse]
"He Eis no Bgypsy, my Efather," she Bsaid
"But a Elord of Bthese lands all EovBer
And EI will Astay till my Edying Aday
With the Ewhistlin' Agypsy EroAverB...
[Chorus]
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Edo da Bday
EAh dee Bdo, ah dee Eday Bdee
He Ewhistled and he Bsang till the Egreen woods Arang
Till the Egreen woods Arang
Till the Egreen woods Arang
And Ehe won the Aheart of a ElaAdy.B..

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

Whistling Gypsy

by The Kingston Trio

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

E B E B

E B E A

E A E A B

[Verse]

E B E B

The gypsy rover came over the hill

E B E B

Down through the valley so shady

E B E A

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

E A E A B

And he won the heart of a lady...

[Chorus]

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee do da day

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee day dee

E B E A

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

E A E A B

And he won the heart of a lady...

[Verse]

E B E B

She left her father's castle gate

E B E B

Left her own fond lover

E A E A

Left her servants and her estate

E A E A B

To follow the gypsy rover...

[Chorus]

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee do da day

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee day dee

E B E A

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

E A E A B

And he won the heart of a lady...

[Verse]

E B E B

Her father saddled his fastest steed

E B E B

Searched these valleys all over

E A E A

Seeking his daughter at great speed

E A E A B

And the whistlin' gypsy rover..

[Verse]

E B E B

At last he came to the castle gate

E B E B

Along the river Claydee

E A E A

And there was music and there was wine

E A E A B

For the gypsy and his lady...

[Chorus]

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee do da day

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee day dee

E B E A

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

E A E A B

And he won the heart of a lady...

[Verse]

E B E B

"He is no gypsy, my father," she said

E B E B

"But a lord of these lands all over

E A E A

And I will stay till my dying day

E A E A B

With the whistlin' gypsy rover...

[Chorus]

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee do da day

E B E B

Ah dee do, ah dee day dee

E B E A

He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang

E A

Till the green woods rang

E A

Till the green woods rang

E A E A B

And he won the heart of a lady...

About Whistling Gypsy Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Whistling Gypsy by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Whistling Gypsy chords”, “Whistling Gypsy guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Whistling Gypsy 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 Whistling Gypsy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Whistling Gypsy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A.

FAQ — Whistling Gypsy by The Kingston Trio

How do I play "Whistling Gypsy" by The Kingston Trio on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Whistling Gypsy" by The Kingston Trio 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 "Whistling Gypsy" by The Kingston Trio free?

Yes. The chords for "Whistling Gypsy" by The Kingston Trio are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Whistling Gypsy" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Whistling Gypsy"?

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

Is "Whistling Gypsy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Whistling Gypsy" 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 "Whistling Gypsy" in?

The chords for "Whistling Gypsy" show the original chord names (including E, B, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.