Kathleen
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G Am C
Ever flaming eyes of green
Em C
But the loneliest you have seen
G Am C
Stands there barefoot by the shore
Em A
Like a widows walk that hears their dour
C G
And a voice she's heard not seen
D C G
For many years she's sailed alone
C G
Merry but one day when he
D C G
Went a-whalin' on and then goes on, his Kathleen
Silently she holds within
Like a proud and beautiful she is
Faith like no-one ever said
And her reasons won't belay her fears
Would the cruel stormy sea
Take her love and just never tell life when
And each day, Kathleen
She will beg the spirits of the wind, for Kathleen
Why she'd be upon her knee
Begs the spirit of the wind
Send him safely home from sea
So that love undecided can bloom again, for Kathleen
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt
How to play Kathleen
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 G. 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.