Galway Bay
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verse 1
D A
Maybe someday, i'll go back again to Ireland
D
If my dear old wife would pass away
Em
She nearly has my heart broke with all her naggin
A7 D
She's got a mouth as big as Galway Bay
verse 2
D A
See her drinkin 16 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon
D
And then she can walk home without a sway
Em
If the sea were beer instead of salty water
A7 D
She would live and die in Galway Bay
verse 3
D A
See her drinkin 16 pints of Padgo Murphy's
D
When the barman says "I think its time to go"
Em
She doesn't try to speak to him in Gaelic
A7 D
But a language that the clergy do not know
verse 4
D A
On her back she has tattooed a map of Ireland
D
And when she takes her bath on Saturday
Em
She rubs the sunlight soap around by Claddaugh
A7 D
Just to watch the suds roll down by Galway Bay
How to play Galway Bay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.