Real Old Mountain Dew
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[Verso 1]
G C
Let grasses grow, and waters flow,
G D7
In a free and easy way,
G C
But give me enough of the fine old stuff
G D7 G
That's made near Galway Bay.
[Refrão]
N.C.
Oh, peelers all, from Dongegal.
Em
Galway and E-Trim too—
D7 G C
We'll give them the slip and we'll take a sip
G D7 G
Of the real old Mountain Dew.
[Verso 2]
G C
At the foot of the hill there's a neat little still
G D7
Where the smoke curls up to the sky.
G C
By the smoke and the smell you can plainly tell
G D7 G
That there's whiskey brewing nearby.
[Refrão]
N.C.
For it fills the air with odor rare,
Em
And betwixt both me and you,
D7 G C
When home you roll you can take a bowl
G D7 G
Or a bucket of the mountain dew.
[Verso 3]
G C
Now learned men who use the pen
G D7
Who've wrote your praises high,
G C
This sweet 'pocheen' (potion) from Ireland's green
G D7 G
Distilled from wheat and rye.
[Refrão]
N.C.
Throw away your pills—it'll cure all ills
Em
Of pagan or Christian, Jew.
D7 G C
Take off your coat and free your throat
G D7 G
With the real old Mountain Dew.
How to play Real Old Mountain Dew
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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.