Mo Ghile Mear Our Hero
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Capo 4
Chorus:
D
Shay mah lake mah yella mah 'S/ mo laoch, mo Ghile Mear,
G D G A
Shay mah haze ah heel lah mah 'S/ mo Chaesar, Ghile Mear,
D
So nah sheh nay vor ah svay Suan n' s/an n' bhfuaireas f/in
A D
Ah quig ih gan my yay la mah 'chuaigh in gc/in mo Ghile Mear.
D G D
Grief and pain are all I know
G A
My heart is sore, My tears a'flow
D G D
Since o'er the seas we saw him go
G Bm Em A
No word we know to ease our woe
(Chorus)
D G D
A proud and gallant chevalier
G A
A highland lion of gentle mien
D G D
A fiery blade engaged to reap
G Bm Em A
He'd break the bravest in the field
(Chorus)
D G D
Come sing his praise as sweet harps play
G A
And proudly toast his noble name
D G D
As long as blood flows in your veins
G Bm Em A
So wish him strength and length of day (Chorus)
How to play Mo Ghile Mear Our Hero
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.