Peter Emberly
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[Verso 1]
N.C.
My name is Peter Emberly as you might understand
N.C.
I was born in Prince Edward Island down by the ocean strand
N.C.
In eighteen-hundred and eighty when the flowers were in bloom
N.C. G
I left my native country my fortune to pursue
[Verso 2]
G C D G
I landed in New Brunswick that lumbering country
G C G D
I had to work in the Lumberwoods down by the Miramichi
G C G C
I had to work in the Lumberwoods to cut the tall spruce down
G D G
While loading teams of the yarded logs I recieved my fateful crown
[Verso 3]
G C D G
There's danger on the ocean where the waves roll mountains high
G C G D
There's danger in the battlefield where the angry bullets fly
G C G C
There's danger in the Lumberwoods for death lies silent there
G D G
And I have fell a victim to danger's deadly snare
[Verso 4]
G C D G
Here's adieu to old Prince Edward Island that garden in the sea
G C G D
No more will I walk on her flowery banks or enjoy a pleasant dream
G C G C
No more will I view her gallant ships as they go sailing by
G D G
With banners floating in the breeze above the canvas sky
[Verso 5]
G C D G
Here's adieu to all my youngest friends and my island girl so true
G C G D
Long may they live to grace the isle where first my breath I drew
G C G C
And the world will go on just the same when I have passed away
G D G
What signifies a mortal man who's origins are claimed
[Verso 6]
N.C.
My name is Peter Emberly as you might understand
N.C.
I was born in Prince Edward Island down by the ocean strand
N.C.
In eighteen-hundred and eighty when the flowers were in bloom
N.C
I left my native country my fortune to pursue
G D G
I left my native country my fortune to pursue
How to play Peter Emberly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.