Oh, Danny Boy
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Intro: D G D
D D7M G D/F# Em7
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
D F#7 Bm7 E A7
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
D D7M G D/F# Em7
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling
A D Em7 D
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide
Bm G7M F#7 Bm Em7 F#7
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Bm G A A7
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
D G C#7 F#m7 Bm E7
I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
D A7 D
Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
( C F7M F7 Bb7M F Gm7 )
( F7M Dm7 G7M )
( C F7M F7 Bb7M F Gm7 )
( F7M Dm7 Bb F A7 )
How to play Oh, Danny Boy
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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.