Dublin Lady
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Intro
B E
[Verso 1]
Bmaj7 D#m E B
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail, that do sail,
E
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail,
C# E B F#
Dublin Lady wouldn't have to sit alone upon her stool,
G#m E B F#
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail.
[Verso 2]
E B D#m E B
If it wasn't for the butter tubs and coal all in the hold,
E
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail,
C# E B F#
Dublin Lady wouldn't have to spend her nights alone and cold,
G#m E B F#
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail.
[Verso 3]
E B D#m E B
If it wasn't for the kegs of beer and cattle in the pen,
E
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail,
C# E B F#
Dublin Lady wouldn't miss her sailor laddie now and then,
G#m E B F#
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail.
[Verso 4]
E B D#m E B
If it wasn't for the Irish Sea so narrow with no reef,
E
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail,
C# E B F#
Dublin Lady wouldn't have to sit and weep all in her grief,
G#m E B F#
If it wasn't for the ships that do sail.
[Verso 5]
E B D#m E B
It's because of the Irish Sea so narrow with no reef,
E
It's because of those ships that do sail,
C# E B F#
Dublin Lady has to sit and weep alone all in her grief,
G#m E B F# B
It's because of those ships that do sail.
How to play Dublin Lady
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.