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Thread #20583 Message #3079106
Posted By: GUEST
20-Jan-11 - 10:03 PM
Thread Name: Lyr/Chords Req: Minstrel Boy
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: THE MINSTREL BOY
MINSTREL BOY (video) (intro)
G - C - G - C - G - Em - D - G (4x)
G C G C
1. The minstrel boy to the war has gone,
G Em D G
in the ranks of death you'll find him.
G C G C
His father's sword he has girded on,
G Em D G
and his wild harp slung behind him.
Em C D - G
Land of Song! said the warrior bard,
Em Bm C D
though all the world betrays thee,
G C G C
one sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
G Em D G
one faithful harp shall praise thee !
+ G - F - G - F (2x) + G - C - G - C - G - Em - D - G (2x)
G C G C
2. The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chains
G Em D G
could not bring this proud soul under.
G C G C
The harp he loved never spoke again,
G Em D G
for he tore its chords asunder.
Em C D G
And said, no chains shall sully thee,
Em Bm C D
thou soul of love and bravery !
G C G C
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
G Em D G
they shall never sound in slavery !
G - C - G - C - G - Em - D - G (3x) ….
(John Strummer & The Mescaleros)