Emerald
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Eb-tuning
[Verso 1]
Am C
Down from the glen came the marching men
Am G
With their shields and their swords
Am C
To fight the fight they believed to be right
Am E
Overthrow the overlords
Am C
To the town where there was plenty
Am G
They brought plunder, swords and flame
Am C
When they left the town was empty
Am E
Children would never play again
{Solo}
Am G Am G Am
[Verso 2]
Am C
From their graves I heard the fallen
Am G
Above the battle cry
Am C
By that bridge near the border
Am E
There were many more to die
Am C
Then onward over the mountain
Am G
And outward towards the sea
Am C
They had come to claim the Emerald
Am E
Without it they could not leave
{Solo 2}
Am G Am G Am
Am E
Am Em F G Am Em Dm G
Am G Am G Am G Am G Am
Am G Am G Am G Am G Am
Am G Am G Am
[Verso 3]
Am C
Then onward over the mountain
Am G
And outward towards the sea
Am C
They had come to claim the Emerald
Am E
Without it they could not leave
{Solo 3}
Am G Am G Am
How to play Emerald
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 Eb. 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.