Hawl Away Joe
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Bm A
When I was a little lad
Em Bm
So my mamma told me, she said
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A
If i did not fight the crown
Em Bm
This land will end in ruins, she said
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, we'll fight for better weather, Johnny!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and hawl away, Joe!
Bm A
Lizzy was the queen of brits
Em Bm
That sent us to destruction, we said
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A
Many had their head chopped off
Em Bm
Opposing her constitution, she said
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, revenge winds now are blowing, Johnny
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A
They sent on us the RUC men
Em Bm
But they were weak and lazy, we said
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A
And then we fought the black and tans
Em Bm
And drove the british crazy
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, we'll fight for better weather, Johnny!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, Revenge winds now are blowing, Johnny!
Bm A Em Bm
Weave haul away, and haul away, Joe!
How to play Hawl Away Joe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.