Scots Wha Hae
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G
Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled,
C Am7 Am
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
G D Em Bm7
Welcome to your gory bed
C Am7 D
Or to victorie!
G
Now's the day, and now's the hour:
Am D D7
See the front o' battle lour,
G D Em Bm7
See approach proud Edward's power
C D
Chains and slaverie!
G
Wha will be a traitor knave?
C Am7 Am
Wha can fill a coward's grave?
G D Em Bm7
Wha sae base as be a slave?
C Am7 D
let him turn, and flee!
G
Wha for Scotland's King and Law
Am D D7
Freedom's sword will strongly draw,
G D Em Bm7
Freeman stand, or freeman fa',
C D
let him follow me!
G
By Oppression's woes and pains,
C Am7 Am
By your sons in servile chains,
G D Em Bm7
We will drain our dearest veins
C Am7 D
But they shall be free!
G
Lay the proud usurpers low,
Am D D7
Tyrants fall in every foe,
G D Em Bm7
Libertys in every blow,
C G
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 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.