Obrien
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[Verso 1]
G C G D
The stuff that makes up legend is born on yesterday
G C G D
to be born again tomorrow thats the legendary way
G C G D
Theres always one in every crowd and one in every town
Am G/B C D
So I'll tell you all the story of when O'Brien came around
G C G D
He didn't account for nothing much though his back was able
G C G D
he couldn't control his appetite or leave it at the table
G C G D
he was heedless hard and one of a kind and somehow kept from jail
Am G/B C D
always faced the devil but always lived to tell the tale
C D G
(Melodic Hum)
G C G D
Well they called him casanova cause he had the right complexion
G C G D
His advances at the dances met with minimal rejection
G C G D
He got so good at the juggling he could've joined the carney
Am G/B C D
Evan said McCarthey he's been given the gift of blarney
G C G D
Well there was this one and that one and another one left to find
G C G D
Her own way home O'Brien was the love em and leave em kind
G C G D
This one knew about that one and the other one not about she
Am G/B C D
O'Brein he was a tom cat a ladies man was he
C D G
(Melodic hum)
G C G D
Now the gift of gab is a wonderful thing as everyone is aware
G C G D
I wouldnt be lying no one is denying O'Brien has had his share
G C G D
But the weaver of the tanglement don't get to be relaxing
Am G/B C D
Cause one careles slip of a silver tongue can cause a chain reaction
C D G
(Melodic Hum)
G C G D
And in legendary fashion one night O'Brien had a jaggan
G C G D
It all come tumbling down at night when O'Brien took to braggin'
G C G D
Hey me boys shes just a toy sure I never even kissed her
Am G/B C D
Evan says McCarthy now you're talkin about me sister
G C G D
I'm a lover not a fighter said O'Brien with a grin
G C G D
Just before he heard the crack of McCarthy's knuckles on his chin
G C G D
This one sighed and that one cried and they tell it to this day
Am G/B C D
That's the story of how McCarthy sent O'Brien on his way
C D G
(Melodic Hum)
G C G D
Well there was this one and that one and another one left to find
G C G D
Her own way home O'Brien was the love em and leave em kind
G C G D
This one knew about that one and the other one not about she
Am G/B C D
O'Brein he was a tom cat a ladies man was he
G C G D
Well there was this one and that one and another one left to find
G C G D
Her own way home O'Brien was the love em and leave em kind
G C G D
This one knew about that one and the other one not about she
Am G/B C D
O'Brein he was a tom cat a ladies man was he
C D G
(Melodic Hum)
Outro
G C G D
How to play Obrien
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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.