The Parting Glass
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Intro:
C Am F G
C C Fmaj7 G
Am F C G
C C Fmaj7 F
[Verso 1]
C Am F G
Of all the money that e'er I had
C C Am G
I've spent it in good company
Am Fmaj7 C G
And all the harm that e'er I've done
C C Am Fmaj7
Alas it was to none but me
C Fmaj7 C C Fmaj7 C
And all I've done for want of wit
Fmaj7 G C Fmaj7
To memory now I can't recall
Am F C G
So fill to me the parting glass
Am F C
Good night and joy be with you all
Instrumental:
C Am F G
C C Fmaj7 G
Am F C G
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C F
[Refrão]
C C Fmaj7 G
So fill to me the parting glass
G Am F G
And drink a health whate'er befall
Am F C G
And gently rise and softly call
Am F C C
Good night and joy be to you all
Instrumental:
C Am F G
C C Fmaj7 G
Am F C G
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C F
[Verso 2]
C Am F G
Of all the friends that e'er I had
C C Am G
They are sorry for my going away
Am Fmaj7 C G
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
C C Am Fmaj7
They would wish me one more day to stay
C Fmaj7 C C Fmaj7 C
But since it falls unto my lot
Fmaj7 G C Fmaj7
That I should rise and you should not
Am F C G
I'll gently rise and softly call
Am F C C
Good night and joy be with you all
Instrumental:
C Am F G
C C Fmaj7 G
Am F C G
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C F
[Refrão]
C C Fmaj7 G
So fill to me the parting glass
G Am F G
And drink a health whate'er befall
Am F C G
And gently rise and softly call
Am F F C
Good night and joy be to you all
Am F F C
Good night and joy be to you all
How to play The Parting Glass
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 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.