Hugh The Graeme
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: F#mCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F#m E
F#m E
F#m
[Verse 1]
F#m
Our lords hae to the hunting gane
E
A-hunting o' the fallow dear
F#m
And they hae gripped Hughie Graham
E F#m
For stealing o' the bishop's mare
[Verse 2]
F#m
Well lowse my right hand free, he said
E
And put my brand intae the same
F#m
He's ne'er in Carlisle toon the day
E F#m
Daur tell the tale tae Hughie Graham
[Instrumental Verse]
F#m E
F#m E
F#m
[Verse 3]
F#m
They've ta'en him tae the gallows hill
E
And he looke`d up at the gallows tree
F#m
Yet ne'er did colour leave his cheek
E F#m
Nor did he even blink his ee
[Verse 4]
F#m
And ye may gie my brother James
E
My sword that's bent in the middle clear
F#m
And bid him come at twelve o'clock
E F#m
To see me pay the bishop's mare
[Instrumental Verse]
F#m E
F#m E
F#m
[Verse 5]
F#m
And ye may gie to my brother John
E
My sword that's bent in the middle broon
F#m
And bid him come at two o'clock
E F#m
To see his brother Hugh cut down
[Verse 6]
F#m
And ye may tell my kith and kin
E
I never did disgrace their blood
F#m
And if they meet the bishop's cloak
E F#m
To mak' it shorter by the hood
[Outro]
F#m E
F#m
How to play Hugh The Graeme
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.