Scots Wha Hae
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[Verso 1]
N.C.
Scots, wha hae wi Wallace bled,
N.C.
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
N.C.
Welcome tae yer gory bed,
N.C.
Or tae victorie.
[Verso 2]
F
Now's the day, an now's the hour,
C
See the front o battle lour
F C Dm Am
See approach proud Edward's power,
Bb F
Chains and Slaverie.
[Verso 3]
F
Wha will be a traitor knave?
Bb Bb C
Wha wil fill a coward's gra-ave?
F C Dm Am
Wha sae base as be a slave?
Bb F
Let him turn and flee.
[Verso 4]
F
Wha, for Scotland's king and law,
C
Freedom's sword will strongly draw
F C Dm Am
Freeman stand, or Freeman fa,
Bb F
Let him on wi me.
[Verso 5]
F
By Oppression's woes and pains,
Bb Bb C#
By your sons in serville cha-ains!
F C Dm Am
We will drain our dearest veins,
Bb F
But they shall be free.
[Verso 6]
F
Lay the proud usurpers low,
C
Tyrants fa in every foe,
F C Dm Am
Libertie's in every blow!
N.C. F
Let us do or dee.
How to play Scots Wha Hae
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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.