Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya
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Em
While on the road to sweet Athy, ha-
D
roo,
ha-roo,
While
Em
on the road to sweet Athy, ha-
G
roo,
ha-
B7
roo,
While
Em
on the road to
D
sweet
Athy,
A
C
stick in the hand, a
B7
drop in the eye,
A
Em
doleful
D
damsel
C
I heard
B7
cry.
Em
Johnny, I hard
D
ly knew
Em
ya.
Em
With your drums and guns and guns and drums, Ha-
D
roo,
ha-roo
Em
With your drums and guns and guns and drums, Ha-
G
roo,
ha-
B7
roo
With
Em
your drums and guns and
D
guns and drums
The
C
enemy nearly
B7
slew
ya;
Me
Em
darling
D
dear, you
C
look so
B7
queer.
Em
Johnny, I hard
D
ly
Em
knew
ya.
How to play Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.