Cottage On The Hill
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
A D A D A
I often dream of Ireland, that isle across the sea
D E A F#m D A F#m
It is my native birthplace and where I long to be
D E A F#m D A F#m
Although I left it long ago, I love old Ireland still
E A D A D A
For I spent many happy days, in the cottage on the hill
[Verse]
E A D A D A
I still can see my mother on that morning long ago
D E A F#m D A F#m
She was so frail, but beautiful, her voice was sad and low
D E A F#m D A F#m
And as she coiled her silver hair her hands were white and still
E A D A D A
Our mother loved our little home, the cottage on the hill
[Verse]
E A D A D A
I could see the anguish on her face as she said her last goodbye
D E A F#m D A F#m
She threw her arms around me and tears fell from her eyes
D E A F#m D A F#m
She said "It's sad you have to go, for you each night I'll pray
E A D A D A
I'll ask the lord to spare me 'til you return someday"
[Verse]
E A D A D A
My mother died that very year, when I was far away
D E A F#m D A F#m
She didn't have the strength to live 'til I returned someday
D E A F#m D A F#m
And now shes lying in the grave so peaceful and so still
E A D A D A
In the graveyard by the little church near the cottage on the hill
[Verse]
E A D A D A
Her photo stands beside my bed, reminds me of the day
D E A F#m D A F#m
I left my mother all alone and sailed so far away
D E A F#m D A F#m
Each night I kneel and pray for her, I hope I always will
E A D A D A
She gave me love and happiness in the cottage on the hill
E A D A D A
She gave me love and happiness in the cottage on the hill
How to play Cottage On The Hill
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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.