Danny Boy
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Intro: A A7 D Dm A E7 A
A A7 D Dm
Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
A E E7
>From glen to glen and down the mountain side
A A7 D Dm
The summer's gone and all the roses falling
A E7 A
It's you, It's you must go and I must bide
D A F#m
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
A D E E7
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
A D A F#m
I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
A E7 A
Oh Danny Boy, oh Danny Boy, I love you so
A A7 D Dm
But if you come and all the flowers are dying
A A7 E7
And I am dead, and dead I well may be
A A7 D Dm
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
A E7 A
And kneel and say an Ave there for me
D A
And I will know tho' soft you tread above me
A D E E7
And all my grave will richer sweeter be
A D A F#m
And you'll bend down and tell me that you love me
A E7 A
And I will rest in peace until you come to me
A E7 A
How to play Danny Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.