Hush Song
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Intro
Dm Em Am Dm
Am Dm Am F
Verse
C Am
Oh, hush ye then, oh hush ye
C F Em
There's herring's in the bay
Dm Em Am
And you'll be the wee fisherman
Dm Am Dm Am F
Someday, someday
Verse
C Am
Oh, hush ye then, oh hush ye
C F Em
The herring's do be small
Dm Em Am
And you're the boy, when you'll be big
Dm Am Dm Am F
Will catch them all
Verse
C Am
Oh, rest ye then, oh rest ye
C F Em
The night is cold and wet
Dm Em Am
And you too small, oh, heart of mine
Dm Am Dm Am F
For fishing yet
Verse
C Am
Oh, rest ye then, oh rest ye
C F Em
'Tis cold upon the sea
Dm Em Am
But this wee house is warm itself
Dm Am Dm Am F
For you and me
Instrumental
C Am C F Em
Dm Em Am Dm
Am Dm Am F
Verse
C Am
Oh, sleep ye then, oh sleep ye
C F Em
For sure a night will come
Dm Em Am
When you'll be waking on the sea
Dm Am Dm Am F C Am
And me at home
Outro
C F Em
For sure a night will come
Dm Em Am
When you'll be waking on the sea
Dm Am Dm Am
And me at home
How to play Hush Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.