Legend Of The Sevens
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Introduction: G D D/E D Em Em7 C C2 G D D/E D Em Em7 C C2 D
G D D/E D
Hey gather round, and I'll tell you a tale,
Em Em7 C D
How a legend was born five decades ago.
G D D/E D
He came to us a mid-summer's day,
Em Em7 C C2 D D7
It was breezy and hot and quite muggy.....that's what they say.
G Cmaj7 G Bm
Martin of the Sevens, he came down from heaven.
G Cmaj7 A7 D
He waited up there for almost eight years. What took you so long? About time you got here!
G D D/E D
The years rolled along, he grew handsome and strong.
Em Em7 C D
He could swim like a fish, debate you all night long.
G D D/E D
Pursued a career, and fought for justice I'm told,
Em Em7 C C2 D D7
Got married, had kids before he got he got too old.
G Cmaj7 G Bm
Martin of the Sevens, he's a super nice husband and dad.
G Cmaj7 A7 D
Loves his family, and friends and Red Sox, hence; that's why we're here, it's no !
G D D/E D
We wish you fair winds on baby blue seas,
Em Em7 C D
As you sail through time with serenity. pause, then slowly
G Bm7 G Bm
May you always feel the love, may always you find affection,
G Bm7 C C2 D D7
When you look into our eyes, and see own reflection.
Instrumental: G D D/E D Em Em7 C C2 G D D/E D Em Em7 C C2 D
G D D/E D
So let's raise a glass to those bright Irish eyes!
Em Em7 C C2 D D7
And toast Happy Birthday to this way.. pissa guy!
G Cmaj7 G Bm
Martin of the Sevens, you came down from heaven.
G Cmaj7
You done real good the first 50 years! pause
A7 D G C D D7 G
Enough with this song! Let go-o have a beer!
How to play Legend Of The Sevens
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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.