Carrick
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Intro
G D G D G D G D
verse 1
G D G
I'll walk the miles from Ballintoy
Em D Bm C
No shining moon to light my way
G D G
Across the fields of Larrybane
Em D Bm C G C
And the rope bridge where my love waits
verse 2
G D G
The fishermen lie in their beds
Em D Bm C
The salmon spawn in Moyle's blue sea
G D G
And you lie there upon the grass
Em D Bm C
Waiting for me on Carrick-a-rede
[Refrão]Chorus
D C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D G
I'm nearly there, let go, let go
verse 3
D G
I will find you where you lie
Em D Bm C
And steal in soft under your coat
G D G
We will tell our stories, love
Em D Bm C G C
And sing our songs out, every note
[Refrão]Chorus
D C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D G
I'm nearly there, let go, let go
verse 4
D G
Your sweet kiss will bring the rest
Em D Bm C
Your mouth on my mouth, wave on wave
G D G
We will meet the sea's loud roar
Em D Bm C G C
No better way to cheat the grave
[Refrão]Chorus
D C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D
I'm nearly there, let go
[Refrão]Chorus
C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D G
I'm nearly there, let go, let go
D G
Let go, let go
Intro
G D G D G D G D
How to play Carrick
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 G. 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.