Take It Down From The Mast
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Intro
G
Take it down from the mast, Irish traitors,
C G
It's the flag we Republicans claim.
C Em
It can never belong to Free Staters,
C D G
For they've brought on it nothing but shame.
[Verso 1]
G
We'll stand by daley and larkin
C G
by the provisionals and sullivan the bold
C Em
and well break down the english connection
C D G
and win back the nation you sold
[Refrão]
G
Take it down from the mast, Irish traitors,
C G
It's the flag we Republicans claim.
C Em
It can never belong to Free Staters,
C D G
For they've brought on it nothing but shame.
[Verso 2]
G
You have murdered our brave Liam and Rory
C G
You've slaughtered young Richard and Joe
C Em
Your hands with their blood are still gory
C D G
Fulfilling the work of the foe.
[Refrão]
G
Take it down from the mast, Irish traitors,
C G
It's the flag we Republicans claim.
C Em
It can never belong to Free Staters,
C D G
For they've brought on it nothing but shame.
[Verso 3]
G
you had sold out the 6 counties for your freedom
C G
when theyve given you cracken and wolfe tone
C Em
and good ulstermen had fought for you in dublin
C D G
now you watch as we fight on alone
Outro
G
Take it down from the mast, Irish traitors,
C G
It's the flag we Republicans claim.
C Em
It can never belong to Free Staters,
C D G
For they've brought on it nothing but shame.
[Verso 4]
G
and up in ulster we're fighting on for freedom
C G
for our people they yearn to be free
C Em
you executed those men who fought for us
C D G
with a hangman from over the sea
Outro
G
Take it down from the mast, Irish traitors,
C G
It's the flag we Republicans claim.
C Em
It can never belong to Free Staters,
C D G
For they've brought on it nothing but shame.
How to play Take It Down From The Mast
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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.