The Ballad Of Brave Sir Robin
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Em B7 Em
Bravely bold Sir Robin rode forth from Camelot
Em D G
He was not afraid to die, oh brave Sir Robin
G D G D
He was not at all afraid to be killed in nasty ways
Em D G D B7
Brave, brave, brave, brave Sir Robin
Em B7 Em
He was not in the least bit scared to be mashed into a pulp
Em D G
Or to have his eyes gouged out and his elbows broken
G D G D
To have his kneecaps split and his body burned away
Em D G D B7
And his limbs all hacked and mangled, brave Sir Robin
G D
His head smashed in, and his heart cut out
G D
And his liver removed, and his bowels unplugged
G D
And his nostrils raped, and his bottom burned off
G
And his penis ...
Em B7 Em
Brave Sir Robin ran away,
Em B7 Em
Bravely ran away, away
G D Em B7
When danger reared its ugly head, he bravely turned his tail and fled
G D Em B7
Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about and gallantly, he chickened out
Em D Em D Em D Em D
Bravely taking to his feet He beat a very brave retreat
G Am D G B7
Bravest of the brave, Sir Robin
G Am D G
Bravest of the brave, Sir Robin
How to play The Ballad Of Brave Sir Robin
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 Em. 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.