Sound The Pibroch
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Verse: 1
D A G D
Sound the pibroch loud and high
D A G D
Frae John o' Groats tae Isle o' Skye
D G
Let every clan their slogan cry
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
[Refrão]
D
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
A
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D F#m G
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
Verse: 2
D A G D
See that small devoted band
D A G D
By dark Loch Shiel they've made their stand
D G
And bravely vowed wi' heart and hand
D A D
To rise and follow Charlie
[Refrão]
D
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
A
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D F#m G
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
Verse: 3
D A G D
From every hill and every glen
D A G D
Are gatherin' fast the loyal men
D G
They grasp their dirks and shout again
D A D
Hurrah for Royal Charlie
[Refrão]
D
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
A
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D F#m G
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
Verse: 4
D A G D
On dark Culloden's field of gore
D A G D
Hark they shout Claymore, Claymore
D G
They bravely fight what can they more
D A D
Than die for Royal Charlie
[Refrão]
D
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
A
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D F#m G
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
Verse: 5
D A G D
Now on the barren heath they lie
D A G D
Their Funeral Dirge the eagle's cry
D G
Mountain breezes o'er them sigh
D A D
Wha' fought and died for Charlie
Verse 6
D A G D
No more we'll see such deeds again
D A G D
Deserted is each Highland glen
D G
And lonely cairns are o'er the men
D A D
Wha' fought and died for Charlie
Verse: 1
D A G D
Sound the pibroch loud and high
D A G D
Frae John o' Groats tae Isle o' Skye
D G
Let every clan their slogan cry
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
[Refrão]
D
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
A
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D F#m G
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
D
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
A
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D F#m G
Tha tighin fodham, fodham, fodham
D A D
Rise and follow Charlie
How to play Sound The Pibroch
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 D. 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.