Peat Bog Soldiers
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Em
Far and wide as the eye can wander,
D Em B Em
Heath and bog are every where.
G
Not a bird sings out to cheer us.
A Em B Em
Oaks are standing gaunt and bare.
[Chorus]
D G D
We are the peat bog soldiers,
Em D Em
Marching with our spades to the moor.
[Verse 2]
Em
Up and down the guards are pacing,
Am Em D Em
No one, no one can get through.
G
Flight would mean a sure death facing,
Am Em D Em
Guns and barbed wire greet our view.
[Chorus]
D G D
We are the peat bog soldiers,
Em D Em
Marching with our spades to the moor.
[Verse 3]
Em
But for us there is no complaining,
Am Em D Em
Winter will in time be past.
G
One day we shall cry rejoicing.
Am Em D Em
Homeland, dear, you're mine at last.
[Chorus]
D G D
Then will the peatbog soldiers
Em D Em
March no more with their spades to the moor.
How to play Peat Bog Soldiers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.