Rolling Home To Ireland
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Intro
G C D G D
G C D G
[Verso 1]
G C G
I come from Paddy’s land; I’m a rake and ramblin’ man
C G A D
Since I was young, I’ve had the urge to roam
G C G
So don’t you weep for me. When I’m sailing on the sea
C D G
For you won’t see me till I come rolling home
[Refrão]
C G
Rolling home to Ireland, rolling home across the sea
Em A D
Back to me own con-ter-ree (country)
G C A
Two thousand miles behind us and a thousand more to go
D G
So fill the sails and blow winds blow!
[Verso 2]
G C G
We sailed away from Cork; We were headed for New York
C G A D
I’d always dreamed the sailor’s life for me
G C G
But the days were hard and long; With no women, wine, or song
C D G
And it wasn’t quite the fun I’d thought ‘twould be
[Refrão]
C G
Rolling home to Ireland, rolling home across the sea
Em A D
Back to me own con-ter-ree (country)
G C A
Two thousand miles behind us and a thousand more to go
D G
So fill the sails and blow winds blow!
[Verso 3]
G C G
We weren’t too long a-sail; When the wind became a gale
C G A D
Our boat was tossed and turned upon the foam
G C G
With waves like moutains high; Well I thought that I would die
C D G
I wished to God that I was rolling home
[Refrão]
C G
Rolling home to Ireland, rolling home across the sea
Em A D
Back to me own con-ter-ree (country)
G C A
Two thousand miles behind us and a thousand more to go
D G
So fill the sails and blow winds blow!
[Verso 4]
A D A
And when I reach the shore; I will go to sea no more
D A B E
There’s more to life than sailing ‘round the Horn
A D A
Good luck to sailor men; When they’re headed out again
D E A
I wish them all safe harbor from the storm
[Refrão]
D A
Rolling home to Ireland, rolling home across the sea
F#m B E
Back to me own con-ter-ree (country)
A D B
Two thousand miles behind us and a thousand more to go
E A
So fill the sails and blow winds blow!
How to play Rolling Home To Ireland
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.