Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Wild Mountain Thyme Chords – Guitar
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Wild Mountain Thyme Chords – Ukulele
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Wild Mountain Thyme Chords – Piano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Wild Mountain Thyme Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Wild Mountain Thyme Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Wild Mountain Thyme Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Scottish folk song about love and the beauty of the Scottish highlands. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, flowing strum to match the song’s gentle, wistful feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, G, D, G is used frequently; practice switching between G, C, and D until it becomes automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wild Mountain Thyme"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Wild Mountain Thyme" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wild Mountain Thyme" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Wild Mountain Thyme"?
It was written by Francis McPeake.