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Edward - Steeleye Span

Edward

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Intro

G C F G C F

G C F G C F G

Verse

C F G

What's that blood upon your sword, Edward?

C F G

'Tis the blood of my grey mare

C F G

Your grey mare's blood was never that red, Edward

C F G

You're telling lies, telling lies

Verse

C F G

What's that blood upon your sword, Edward?

C F G

'Tis the blood of my greyhound

C F G

Your greyhound's blood was never that red, Edward

C F G

You're telling lies, telling lies

Verse

C F G

What's that blood upon your sword, Edward?

C F G

'Tis the blood of my great hawk

C F G

Your great hawk's blood was never that red, Edward

C F G D

You're telling lies

[Refrão]

G D

And the sun will never shine, Edward

G

And the moon has lost its light

C G Em

And the sun will never shine, Edward

G F G

You're telling lies, telling lies

Verse

C F G

What's that blood on your sword, Edward?

C F G

It is the blood of my brother

C F G

Why did you kill your own brother, Edward?

C F G D

For telling lies, telling lies

[Refrão]

G D

And the sun will never shine, Edward

G

And the moon has lost its light

C G Em

And the sun will never shine, Edward

G F G

You're telling lies, telling lies

Instrumental

D G D G

G C G Em G F G

Verse

C F G

What will you do, where will you go, Edward?

C F G

What will you do, how will you die?

C F G

I'll sail away, I'll sail away, mother

C F G

Ohh, and you'll never see more of me

Verse

C F G

What of you wife, what of your son, Edward?

C F G

And what will you leave to your mother dear?

C F G

The curse of hell to burn her with, mother

C F G D

For telling lies, telling lies

[Refrão]

G D

And the sun will never shine, Edward

G

And the moon has lost its light

C G Em

And the sun will never shine, Edward

G F G

You're telling lies, telling lies

Outro

C F G

Telling lies, telling lies

C F G

Telling lies, telling lies

C F G

Telling lies, telling lies

C F G

Telling lies, telling lies

How to play Edward

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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