The Castle Of Dromore
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Intro: G
verse 1:
C G
The October winds lament around
C Em G
The castle of Dromore
C Em Am G
Yet, peace is in her lofty halls
C D G
My loving treasure store
verse 2:
C G
Though Autumn leaves may droop and die
D G
A bud of spring are you
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo, lo la
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo
verse 3:
C G
Bring no ill will to hinder us
C Em G
My helpless babe and me
C Em Am G
Dread spirits of the Blackwater
C D G
Clan Owen's wild banshee
verse 4:
C G
And holy Mary pitying us
D G
In heaven for grace doth sue
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo, lo la
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo
VERSE 5:
C G
Take time to thrive my ray of hope
C Em G
In the garden of Dromore
C Em Am G
Take heed young eaglet 'til thy wings
C D G
Are feathered fit to soar
VERSE 6:
C G
A little rest and then the world
D G
Is full of work to do
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo, lo la
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo, lo la
Am D G
Singing hush-a-bye loo, la loo
How to play The Castle Of Dromore
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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.