The Curragh Of Kildare
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Intro: G Am7 G Am7 G Am7 G Am7
[Verso 1]
G Am7 G G/B Am7 D
Oh the winter has past and the summer's come at last
Am7 C D D/C D/F# D/A
The small birds are singing in the trees
C Bm Am7 D
Oh their little hearts are glad but mine is very sad
G C Am7 D D/C D/F# D/A
For my true love is far away from me
[Verso 2]
G Am7 G G/B Am7 D
A ribbon I will wear and I'll comb back my hair
Am7 C D D/C D/F# D/A
In garlands so green I will appear
C Bm Am7 D
And it's straight I will go there to the Curragh of Kildare
G C Am7 D D/C D/F# D/A
For it's there that I;ll find tidings of my dear
[Verso 3]
G Am7 G G/B Am7 D
The rose upon the briar and the water running free
Am7 C D D/C D/F# D/A
Bring joy to the linnet and the bee
C Bm Am7 D
Oh their little hearts are glad but mine is very sad
G C Am7 D D/C D/F# D/A
For my true love is far away from me.
[Verso 4]
G Am7 G G/B Am7 D
All you that are in love and cannot it remove
Am7 C D D/C D/F# D/A
I pity the pain that you endure
C Bm Am7 D
For experience lets me know that your hearts are full of woe
G C Am7 D D/C D/F# D/A
It's a woe that no mortal can endure
[Refrão]
G Am7 G G/B Am7 D
Oh the winter has past and the summer's come at last
Am7 C D D/C D/F# D/A
The small birds are singing in the trees
C Bm Am7 D
Oh their little hearts are glad but mine is very sad
G C Am7 D D/C D/F# D/A
For my true love is far away from me
How to play The Curragh Of Kildare
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 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.