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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chorus]
C C F C
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la lay
F G C
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la lay
F C F C G7
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la la-y
C F G
Fal dee fal o horo, air fa la la lay.
 
[Verse 1]
C F C
There's lilt in the song I sing, there's laughter and love.
F G C
There's a tang o' the sea and blue from heaven a-bove,
F C F C G7
Of reason there's none and why should there be for-by?
C F G
As long as there's fire in the blood and a light in the eye.
 
[Chorus]
C C F C
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la lay
F G C
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la lay
F C F C G7
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la la-y
C F G
Fal dee fal o horo, air fa la la lay.
 
[Verse 2]
C F C
And wether the blood be high-land, lowland or no,
F G C
And wether the skin be black or white as the snow,
F C F C G7
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wro-ng,
C F G
As long as our voices join the chorus of song.
 
[Chorus]
C C F C
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la lay
F G C
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la lay
F C F C G7
Hey fa la la lo horo, air fa la la la-y
C F G
Fal dee fal o horo, air fa la la lay.

How to play Air Fa La La Lo

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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