Lord Yester
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Intro
Bb F (Repeat, ad lib)
Bb
Oh my love has gone to Flodden grey
Eb F Bb
To dance at Branxholme Lea
Bb
And ere the night will turn to day
Eb F Bb
He will dance no more wi' me
F Bb
Maybe he's gone to Israel
Eb Bb F
Wi' Freedom's lance to sell
Bb
Or maybe he has gone to Bethlehem
Eb F Bb
To find the golden bell
Bb
Oh my love may come another day
Eb F Bb
For golden hours are few
Bb
And like broken dreams they melt away
Eb F Bb
Before the dawn is new
F Bb
Maybe he's gone to Byzantine
Eb Bb F
Along the lonely trail
Bb
Or maybe he's gone to Palestine
Eb F Bb
To find the Holy Grail
Bb
Bb
Oh my love may find the Golden Fleece
Eb F Bb
Or wear the martyr's gown
Bb
For honour bides by him wha fought
Eb F Bb
Beneath the cross and crown
F Bb
Maybe he's gone, wi' James and John
Eb Bb F
To fish by Galilee
Bb
Or maybe he’s gone wi' fishermen
Eb F Bb
To find his Calvary
(Second half of verse)
F Bb
Eb Bb F
Bb
Eb F Bb
Bb
Oh my love has gone to Flodden grey
Eb F Bb
To dance at Branxholme Lea
Bb
And ere the night will turn to day
Eb F Bb
He will dance no more wi' me
How to play Lord Yester
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.