Bonnie Gallowa
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[Verso 1]
C G Dm G
Wha but lo'es the bonnie hills
C Am Dm G
Wha but lo'es the shinin' rills
C G Dm G
Aye for thee my bosom fills
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
C Am Dm G
Land o' darkly rolling Dee
C Am Dm G7
Land o' silverly winding Cree
C G Dm G
Kissed by Solway's foamy sea
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
[Verso 2]
C G Dm G
Wreaths o' glory round thee weave
C Am Dm G
Gory land o' fearless Threave
C G Dm G
Heroes' deeds thy sons achieve
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
C Am Dm G
Aince ye had a king thine ain
C Am Dm G7
Wha thy laurels ne'er did stain
C G Dm G
Fought thy foes wi' might and main
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
[Verso 3]
C G Dm G
Wha 'mang Scotia's chiefs can shine?
C Am Dm G
Heroes o' the Douglas line
C G Dm G
Maxwells, Gordons - a' are thine
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
C Am Dm G
Land o' birk and rowan tree
C Am Dm G7
Land o' fell and forest free
C G Dm G
Land that's aye sae dear tae me
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
C Am Dm C
Bon-nie Gallo-wa'
How to play Bonnie Gallowa
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.