The Offaly Rover
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
[Verse]
D
A rover I have been
G D
And a rover I will stay
Bm
But to that faithful county
E7 A
I will return some day
D
Uibh Fhaile how I love you
G D
With your heather scented air
F#m Bm
Silently, the peaceful Brosna
E7 A7 A D
Calls her sons from far and near
D
Oh Kinnitty I long to see
G D
When the woodbine’s in full bloom
Bm
Or stroll the fields around Ferbane
E7 A
Hear the wild birds in full tune
D
At Clonmacnoise I see you
G D
Onto Banagher we’ll stray
F#m Bm E7
Where the fishermen will drink and tear
A7 A D
Of the ones that got away
[Bridge]
D F#m Bm E7 A7 A D D
D
Though dead are still in exile
G D
Are some friends I used to know
Bm
Still I must pass Killoughy
E7 A
Where great sportmen are laid low
D
By Croghan HillI see you
G D
Where in childhood I did play
F#m Bm E7
So adieu to you beloved Slieve Bloom
A7 A D
I must be on my way
D
Pile the brown turf on the fire
G D
Bring the keg in from the barn
Bm
Let the blacksmith sing his Rebel song
E7 A
And the poacher tell his yarn
D
Come close my friends and neighbors
G D
Fill your glasses to the brim
F#m Bm E7
And we toast our Offaly heros from
A7 A D
The heather, hill and glen
F#m Bm E7
And we toast our Offaly heros from
A7 A D
The heather, hill and glen
How to play The Offaly Rover
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.