Donegal Rain
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
5th traste
[Intro]
G Am Em C
[Verse 1]
G Am Em C
My darling, do not break your heart
G D G
Though I leave this Irish shore
G Am Em C
Though their cruel laws may force us to part
G D G
Fate may join we two once more
Em Am D Bm
Take this farewell kiss as a token
G Am Em C
Of my love while far I stray
G Am Em C
For true love will never be broken
G D G
Let me kiss your tears away
[Chorus]
Em Bm C G D
Like the rain, like the rain
G Am Em C
When he turned his back to Donegal
G D C
Her tears fell like the rain
[Verse 2]
G Am Em C
Don't let your eyes fill with sorrow, love
G D G
Don't wet your pretty cheeks with tears
G Am Em C
There will come a bright new tomorrow, love
G D G
There will come an end to fears
Em Am D Bm
Dark may seem our lives' December
G Am Em C
Time will bring to us the May
G Am Em C
Love will guide me back, remember
G D G
Let me kiss your tears away
[Chorus]
Em Bm C G D
Like the rain, like the rain
G Am Em C
When he turned his back to Donegal
G D C
Her tears fell like the rain
[Verse 3]
G Am Em C
Take this jewelled ring to wear, my love
G D G
While I am o'er the wave
G Am Em C
Next my heart you know I will wear, my love
G D G
This lock of hair you gave
Em Am D Bm
Kiss me once before we sever
G Am Em C
For my safety, say you'll pray
G Am Em C
You will be my dearest, forever, love
G D G
Let me kiss your tears away
[Chorus]
Em Bm C G D
Like the rain, just falling like the rain
G Am Em C
When he turned his back to Donegal
G D C
Her tears fell like the rain
Em Bm C G D
Like the rain, like the rain
G Am Em C
When he turned his back to Donegal
G D C
His tears fell like the rain
How to play Donegal Rain
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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.