Come Back To Galway
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[Intro ]
D Bm
Em G
Bm D
Em G
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
Bm D
Em G
[Verso 1]
D Bm Em G
The Atlantic rain reminds me of home
D Bm Em G
And the sweet narrow streets that I wander alone
D Bm Em G
Are like scenes from my childhood and the air is like wine
Bm D Em G
And the people are friendly and the music is fine
D Bm Em G
And the last time I saw you on the street of the quays
D Bm Em G
You were wearing the coat that you bought in Tralee
D Bm Em G
And a wild rushing river sang a wild forlorn blues
Bm D Em G
About time and old promises and a heart like a bruise
[Refrão]
D Bm Em G
Come back to Galway with spring in your stride
D Bm Em G
Where a welcome waits in the town of the tribes
D Bm Em G
You'll know where to find me, just follow the tune
Bm
Step light as you go
D Em
Keep a song on your bow
G D
And come back soon
[Verso 2]
Bm Em G
Ive been down to the Claddagh and to St Augustine's Well
D Bm Em G
I confess I'm unmoved by those catholic bells
D Bm Em G
They dont stab my heart like I know they stab yours
Bm D Em G
I guess that's one wound that you won't ever cure
D Bm Em G
They were smoking reefers in the old harbour bar
D Bm Em G
And I wondered a while about who and what you are
D Bm Em G
And a mandolin struck up and a tin whistle so clear
Bm D Em G
And I thought to myself, man, I wish he was here
[Refrão]
D Bm Em G
Come back to Galway with spring in your stride
D Bm Em G
Where a welcome waits in the town of the tribes
D Bm Em G
You'll know where to find me, just follow the tune
Bm
Step light as you go
D Em
Keep a song on your bow
G
And come back soon
{Instrumental}
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
[Verso 3]
D Bm Em G
Well, I moved on up the coastline to a cottage I found
D Bm Em G
It looks over the bay, I can see all around
D Bm Em G
Three islands like shadows on the distant low sky
Bm D Em G
And strange silver mountains so pleasing to my eye
D Bm Em G
I'm not bored, never idle, I have plenty to do
D Bm Em G
But my thoughts and emotions keep returning to you
D Bm Em G
What you're dealing with no man would wanna face
Bm D Em G
But you'll meet it, and you'll defeat it and when you get to that place
[Refrão]
D Bm Em G
Come back to Galway with spring in your stride
D Bm Em G
Where your brother waits in the town of the tribes
D Bm Em G
You'll know where to find me, just follow the tune
Bm
Step light as you go
D Em
Keep a song on your bow
G
And come back soon
Outro
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
D Bm
Em G
Bm D
Em G
D Bm
Em G
(Repeat and fade out)
How to play Come Back To Galway
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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.