A Nation Once Again
View chords used in this chart
Capo 6
verse 1:
D G A D
When boyhoods fire was in my blood, I read of ancient free men
D G Em A
For Greece and Rome who bravely stood three hundred men and three men
A G D
And then I prayed I yet might see our fetters rent in twain
G A D A D
And Ireland long a Provence be a nation once again
[Refrão] D G Em A
A nation once again, a nation once again
D G A D A D
And Ireland long a Provence be a nation once again
verse 2:
D G A D
It whispered to that freedoms ark and service high and holy
D G Em A
Would be prepared my feelings dark and passions vain or lowly
A G D
For freedom comes from God’s right hand and needs a godly train
G A D A D
And righteous men must make our land a nation once again
[Refrão] D G Em A
A nation once again, a nation once again
D G A D A D
And Ireland long a Provence be a nation once again
verse 3:
D G A D
So as I grew from boy to man I bent me to that bidding
D G Em A
My spirit of each selfish plan and cruel passion ridding
A G D
For thus I hope some day to aid oh can such hope be vain
G A D A D
When my dear country should be made a nation once again
[Refrão] D G Em A
A nation once again, a nation once again
D G A D A D
And Ireland long a Provence be a nation once again
How to play A Nation Once Again
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.