Heroes Of Sixteen
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[Verso 1]
Am C G C Am G
Well in the streets of Dublin town, the rebels took their stand
Am C G C F G Am
With Pearse and Connolly at their side they fought for I-reland,
[Refrão]
C Dm C Am G
An end to British rule me boys, and a cheer for Ireland,
Am C G Am F G Am
We will fight to the last and with hearts steadfast, see our island free in the end
[Verso 2]
Am C G C Am G
The fighting was fierce In Dublin’s streets but the rebels held their ground
Am C G C F G Am
Defying the might of the British plight as the shells they began to pound
[Refrão]
C Dm C Am G
An end to British rule me boys, and a cheer for Ireland,
Am C G Am F G Am
We will fight to the last and with hearts steadfast, see our island free in the end
[Verso 3]
Am C G C Am G
The rebellion at last it was sadly crushed but ne’er was it in vain
Am C G C F G Am
For it sparked a flame in the Irish heart That would never again be tamed
[Refrão]
C Dm C Am G
An end to British rule me boys, and a cheer for Ireland,
Am C G Am F G Am
We will fight to the last and with hearts steadfast, see our island free in the end
[Verso 4]
Am C G C Am G
Though many did pass I can say at last that the rebels had their day,
Am C G C F G Am
and the world hath seen the bravery of the heroes of sixteen
[Refrão]
C Dm C Am G
An end to British rule me boys, and a cheer for Ireland,
Am C G Am F G Am
We will fight to the last and with hearts steadfast, see our island free in the end
C Dm C Am G
An end to British rule me boys, and a cheer for Ireland,
Am C G Am F G Am
We will fight to the last and with hearts steadfast, see our island free in the end
How to play Heroes Of Sixteen
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 Am. 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.