Galway Bay
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THE BLACK VELVET BAND
G
In a neat little town they call Belfast
D
And apprentice to trade I was found
G Em
And many’s the long day of happiness
Am D G
I spent in that dear little town
G
Till a sudden misfortune came over me
D
Which caused me to stray from the land
G Em
Far away from my friends and relations
Am D G
To follow the black velvet band
[Refrão] G
Her eyes they shone like diamonds
C D
I thought she was queen of the land
G Em
With her hair flung over her shoulder
Am D G
Tied up with a black velvet band
G
As I was walking down Broadway
D
Not intending to stay very long
G Em
I met with a frolicsome damsel
Am D G
As she came tripping along
G
A watch she took out of her pocket
C D
And slipped it right into my hand
G Em
And on the very first day that I met her
Am D G
Bad luck to her black velvet band
[Refrão] G
Her eyes they shone like diamonds
C D
I thought she was queen of the land
G Em
With her hair flung over her shoulder
Am D G
Tied up with a black velvet band
G
Before judge and jury next morning
C D
The both of us did appear
G Em
A gentleman claimed his jewellery
Am D G
And the case against us was clear
G
Seven long years transportation
C D
To be spent down in Van Diemen’s land
G Em
Far away from my friends and relations
Am D G
Because of the black velvet band
[Refrão] G
Her eyes they shone like diamonds
C D
I thought she was queen of the land
G Em
With her hair flung over her shoulder
Am D G
Tied up with a black velvet band
How to play Galway Bay
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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.