The Gypsy Lyrics And Chords by Johnny McEvoy
A traditional song recorded by Johnny McEvoy and later by Gaelic Storm, it's also one of my favorite folk songs to sing. Here's a list of Johnny McEvoy songs from the site that have the guitar chords. Other well known folk songs about Gypsies on this site include The Gypsy Rover [ lyrics ] which was covered by many ballad singers.
[D]Do you think that you're in love with me, [A]listen to what I say.
you're too young to come with me, I'll [D]soon be on me way.
So stop your silly crying now, how can i make you[G] see
That [D]I'm a gypsy rover, love, and [A]you cant come with [D]me.
Go [G]home,[A] Girl, go [D]home
Go [G]home [A]girl go [D]home
And I met you at the market, when your mum was not with thee
You like me long brown ringlets and me handkerchief of blue
And although I'm very fond of you, you asked me home for tea
but I'm a gypsy rover, love, and you cant come with me.
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
And your brother is a peeller, and would lock me up in the jail
if he knew I was a poacher and I hunt your lord's best quail
Well your daddy is a gentleman, and your mammy just as grand
But I'm a gypsy rover, love and I'll not be your husband
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
Now the hour's drawing on my love, your mum's expecting thee
Don't tell her that you met me here, or I'm a gypsy
Ahh leave go off me jacket now, your love will have to wait
For I am twenty-two years old, and you, you're only eight
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
you're too young to come with me, I'll [D]soon be on me way.
So stop your silly crying now, how can i make you[G] see
That [D]I'm a gypsy rover, love, and [A]you cant come with [D]me.
Go [G]home,[A] Girl, go [D]home
Go [G]home [A]girl go [D]home
And I met you at the market, when your mum was not with thee
You like me long brown ringlets and me handkerchief of blue
And although I'm very fond of you, you asked me home for tea
but I'm a gypsy rover, love, and you cant come with me.
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
And your brother is a peeller, and would lock me up in the jail
if he knew I was a poacher and I hunt your lord's best quail
Well your daddy is a gentleman, and your mammy just as grand
But I'm a gypsy rover, love and I'll not be your husband
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
Now the hour's drawing on my love, your mum's expecting thee
Don't tell her that you met me here, or I'm a gypsy
Ahh leave go off me jacket now, your love will have to wait
For I am twenty-two years old, and you, you're only eight
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
Go home, Girl, go home
Go home
🎸 Strumming Pattern
For a steady folk rhythm:
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
(Down, Down, Up, Up, Down, Up)
Optional softer pattern for verses:
↓ ↓–Up (pause) ↓–Up
Keep your wrist relaxed and let the bass note ring slightly on beat 1.
🎶 Chorded Lyrics (in G Major)
Verse 1
[G]Do you think that you're in love with me, [D]listen to what I [G]say.
You're too young to come with me, I'll [D]soon be on my [G]way.
So stop your silly crying now, how can I make you [C]see,
That [G]I'm a gypsy rover, love, and [D]you can’t come with [G]me.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Verse 2
[G]I met you at the market, when your [D]mum was not with [G]thee,
You liked me long brown ringlets and me [D]handkerchief of [G]blue.
And although I’m very fond of you, you asked me home for [C]tea,
But [G]I’m a gypsy rover, love, and [D]you can’t come with [G]me.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Verse 3
[G]Your brother is a peeler and would [D]lock me up in [G]jail,
If he knew I was a poacher and I [D]hunt your lord’s best [G]quail.
Your daddy is a gentleman, your [D]mammy just as [G]grand,
But [G]I’m a gypsy rover, love, and [D]I’ll not be your [G]man.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Verse 4
[G]Now the hour’s drawing on, my love, your [D]mum’s expecting [G]thee,
Don’t tell her that you met me here, or [D]I’m a gypsy [G]see.
Ahh leave go off me jacket now, your [C]love will have to wait,
For [G]I am twenty-two years old, and [D]you, you’re only [G]eight.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
🪕 Fingerpicking Tab – Verse 1
Use a Travis picking pattern (alternating bass).
Right-hand:
T (thumb): plays bass (E/A/D strings)
I (index): plays G string
M (middle): plays B string
Picking pattern (per bar):
T I M I T I M I
🎸 Tab (Verse 1)
[G]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|
E|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
Do you think that you're in love with me, [D]listen to what I [G]say.
[D]
e|----------------|----------------|
B|------1---------|------1---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|0---------------|0---------------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
You're too young to come with me, I'll [G]soon be on me way.
Repeat this pattern for each line — it gives a gentle, flowing rhythm perfect for a storytelling delivery.
For a steady folk rhythm:
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
(Down, Down, Up, Up, Down, Up)
Optional softer pattern for verses:
↓ ↓–Up (pause) ↓–Up
Keep your wrist relaxed and let the bass note ring slightly on beat 1.
🎶 Chorded Lyrics (in G Major)
Verse 1
[G]Do you think that you're in love with me, [D]listen to what I [G]say.
You're too young to come with me, I'll [D]soon be on my [G]way.
So stop your silly crying now, how can I make you [C]see,
That [G]I'm a gypsy rover, love, and [D]you can’t come with [G]me.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Verse 2
[G]I met you at the market, when your [D]mum was not with [G]thee,
You liked me long brown ringlets and me [D]handkerchief of [G]blue.
And although I’m very fond of you, you asked me home for [C]tea,
But [G]I’m a gypsy rover, love, and [D]you can’t come with [G]me.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Verse 3
[G]Your brother is a peeler and would [D]lock me up in [G]jail,
If he knew I was a poacher and I [D]hunt your lord’s best [G]quail.
Your daddy is a gentleman, your [D]mammy just as [G]grand,
But [G]I’m a gypsy rover, love, and [D]I’ll not be your [G]man.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Verse 4
[G]Now the hour’s drawing on, my love, your [D]mum’s expecting [G]thee,
Don’t tell her that you met me here, or [D]I’m a gypsy [G]see.
Ahh leave go off me jacket now, your [C]love will have to wait,
For [G]I am twenty-two years old, and [D]you, you’re only [G]eight.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home,
Go [C]home, [D]girl, go [G]home.
🪕 Fingerpicking Tab – Verse 1
Use a Travis picking pattern (alternating bass).
Right-hand:
T (thumb): plays bass (E/A/D strings)
I (index): plays G string
M (middle): plays B string
Picking pattern (per bar):
T I M I T I M I
🎸 Tab (Verse 1)
[G]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|
E|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
Do you think that you're in love with me, [D]listen to what I [G]say.
[D]
e|----------------|----------------|
B|------1---------|------1---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|0---------------|0---------------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
You're too young to come with me, I'll [G]soon be on me way.
Repeat this pattern for each line — it gives a gentle, flowing rhythm perfect for a storytelling delivery.
The Gypsy Song By Johnny McEvoy
The Irish Gypsy Girl Song Lyrics
She wandered through the streets, with flowers in her hair
Her eyes were wild and free, like the wind in the air
With a twinkle in her eye, and a smile on her face
She captivated all, with her gypsy grace
Chorus:
Oh the Irish gypsy girl, so wild and free
With her spirit untamed, she'll never be tamed
She dances to the beat, of her own heart's drum
Her soul is boundless, like the rising sun
Verse 2:
She sings with the birds, and dances with the trees
Her spirit knows no bounds, she's as wild as the seas
With a fire in her soul, and a passion in her heart
She'll leave you spellbound, right from the start
Chorus:
Oh the Irish gypsy girl, so wild and free
With her spirit untamed, she'll never be tamed
She dances to the beat, of her own heart's drum
Her soul is boundless, like the rising sun
Bridge:
She'll take you on a journey, to lands unknown
With her magic and her charm, you'll never feel alone
She'll show you a world, you've never seen before
And leave you wanting more and more
Chorus:
Oh the Irish gypsy girl, so wild and free
With her spirit untamed, she'll never be tamed
She dances to the beat, of her own heart's drum
Her soul is boundless, like the rising sun
Outro:
So if you ever see her, wandering down the street
With flowers in her hair, and bare feet
Just remember, she's a free-spirited soul
The Irish gypsy girl, she'll never be controlled.
She wandered through the streets, with flowers in her hair
Her eyes were wild and free, like the wind in the air
With a twinkle in her eye, and a smile on her face
She captivated all, with her gypsy grace
Chorus:
Oh the Irish gypsy girl, so wild and free
With her spirit untamed, she'll never be tamed
She dances to the beat, of her own heart's drum
Her soul is boundless, like the rising sun
Verse 2:
She sings with the birds, and dances with the trees
Her spirit knows no bounds, she's as wild as the seas
With a fire in her soul, and a passion in her heart
She'll leave you spellbound, right from the start
Chorus:
Oh the Irish gypsy girl, so wild and free
With her spirit untamed, she'll never be tamed
She dances to the beat, of her own heart's drum
Her soul is boundless, like the rising sun
Bridge:
She'll take you on a journey, to lands unknown
With her magic and her charm, you'll never feel alone
She'll show you a world, you've never seen before
And leave you wanting more and more
Chorus:
Oh the Irish gypsy girl, so wild and free
With her spirit untamed, she'll never be tamed
She dances to the beat, of her own heart's drum
Her soul is boundless, like the rising sun
Outro:
So if you ever see her, wandering down the street
With flowers in her hair, and bare feet
Just remember, she's a free-spirited soul
The Irish gypsy girl, she'll never be controlled.
