Golden Jubilee
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G C
Way down in the county Kerry, in a place they call Tralee
G D D7
A grand old couple they lived there, Kate and Pat Magee.
G C
They were going to have a party on their Golden Jubilee
G D G
Now Kate she turned to Pat and said listen here to me.
[Refrão]
G C
Put on your old knee-britches and your coat of emerald green,
G D
Take off that hat me darlin' Pat, put on your old caipin.
G C
For today's our Golden wedding and I want you all to know,
G C G D G
Just how we looked when we were wed, fifty years agoâ?.
G C
It's well that I remember, how we danced on the village green,
D D7
You held me in your arms, dear Pat, and called me your cailin.
G C
Your hair was like a raven's wing but now it's turning grey,
D D7 D G
Come over here me sweetheart dear, and listen to what I say.
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G C
'Put on your old knee-britches and your coat of emerald green,
G D
Take off that hat me darlin' Pat, put on your old caipin.
G C
For today's our Golden wedding and I want you all to know,
G C G D G
Just how we looked when we were wed, fifty years agoâ?.
G C
Oh how I do I remember, when first I was you bride,
G D
In the little chapel on the hill, where we stood side by side.
G C
Of good friends we've had many, of troubles we've had few,
G D G
Come over here me sweetheart dear, and here's what we must do.
[Refrão]
G C
'Put on your old knee-britches and your coat of emerald green,
G D
Take off that hat me darlin' Pat, put on your old caipin.
G C
For today's our Golden wedding and I want you all to know,
G C G D G
Just how we looked when we were wed, fifty years agoâ?.
How to play Golden Jubilee
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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.