Try this for starters: >THE CITY OF CHICAGO^^
Welcome to Mudcat! Always try the seach boxes at the top of the page before you make an iquiry. I'm sure you'll get many comments on this song written by Christy Moore's brother.
Sorry everyone, I have a lot of time as I am recuperating right now.
Brían.
Thread #11977 Message #91806
Posted By: Joe Offer
02-Jul-99 - 05:48 PM
Thread Name: lyrics and music - Butcher Boy & others
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: CITY OF CHICAGO (Barry Moore)^^
Aha! All I needed was that one tidbit of information, Bridget! I found the lyrics at The Christy Moore Website (clicky).
CITY OF CHICAGO
(Barry Moore, AKA Luka Bloom)^^Intro: G D Em
CHORUSG D Em
In the city of Chicago
G D Bm
As the evening shadows fall
C D Em
There are people dreaming
C D Am
Of the hills of Donegal
Am C
Eighteen forty seven
D Em
was the year it all began
Am C
Deadly pains of hunger
D Em
Drove a million from the land
Am Em
They journeyed not for glory
Am Em
Their motive wasn't greed
Am C
A voyage of survival
D Em
Across the stormy sea
CHORUS
Some of them knew fortune
Some of them knew fame
More of them knew hardship
Died upon the plain
They spread throughout the nation
They rode the railroad cars
Brought their songs and music
To ease their lonely hearts
CHORUS