The Butcher Boy
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C G7
In Dublin Town
C
where I did dwell
G7
A butcher boy
C
Iloved so well,
Am
He courted me
Dm
my life away
G7
And now with me,
C
he will not stay,
[Refrão]
G7
I wish I wish
C
But I wish in vain
G7
I wish I was
C
A maid again?
Am
But a maid again
Dm
I ne'er can be
G7
Till apples grow
C
On an ivy tree
She went upstairs
To go to bed
And calling to
Her mother said
Bring me a chair
Till I sit down
And a pen and ink
Till I write down
[Refrão]
I wish I wish
But I wish in vain
I wish I was
A maid again
But a maid again
I ne'er can be
TiII apples grow
On an ivy tree
He went upstairs
And the door he broke
And found her hanging
From her rope
He took his knife
And cut her down
And in her pocket
These words he found:
"oh, make my grave
Large, wide and deep
Put a marble stone
At my head and feet
And in the middle
A turtle dove
So the world may know
I died of love".
How to play The Butcher Boy
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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.