The Dreich
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Am C G Am F C G
These are the words that I stole from a bird, over and above
Am C G Am F G C
These are the cards I play close to my heart, my love
Am C G Am F C G
All through the dreich it was you I did seek, lowlands and above
Am C G Am F G C
Strange were your ways with a strange turn of phrase, my love
F C G Am C G
Oh my darling, my fortunate find
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
Am C G Am F C G
These are the notes that the canny wind wrote, over and above
Am C G Am F G C
Roll off the sea with a blue melody, my love
F C G Am C G
Oh my darling, my fortunate find
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
Am C G Am F C G
All through the dreich it was you I did seek, lowlands and above
Am C G Am F G C
Strange were your ways with a strange turn of phrase, my love
F C G Am C G
Oh my darling, my fortunate find
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
How to play The Dreich
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 Am. 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.