Leaving Néidín
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CAPO: 2
Intro: F C F G C G
verse 1
C G C
As I leave behind Néidín
G C
It's like purple splashed on green
F C
And my soul is strangely lead
F D7 G
Through the winding hills ahead
C G C
And she plays a melody
F E
On wind and sea for me
[Refrão]
F C
Won't you remember
F Am
Won't you remember
G C G
Won't you remember me
verse 2
C G C
And we wind and climb and fall
G C
Like the greatest waltz of all
F C
Float across the floor
F D7 G
Her sweet breath outside the door
C G C
And it's time that I was gone
F E
Across the silver tear
[Refrão]
F C
Won't you remember
F Am
Won't you remember
G C C/D C/E
Won't you remember me
F C
Won't you remember
Am
Won't you remember
G C G
Won't you remember me
Instrumental
G C G C G C F C F D7 G
G C G C F E F C F G C
Bb C F C Am G C G
verse 3
C G C
As I leave behind Néidín
G C
In the hall where we have been
F C
Rhododendrons in her hair
F D7 G
In the mountain scented air
C G C
I still feel her spirit song
F E
Across the silver tear
[Refrão]
F C
Won't you remember
F Am
Won't you remember
G C C/D C/E
Won't you remember me
F C
Won't you remember
Am
Won't you remember
F G N.C. F C G C F C
Won't you remember me___________
How to play Leaving Néidín
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.