The Parting Glass
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: D A D G A DTecla: DmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
same
chords for standard tuning.
Added all the verses I found (Irish & Scottish). Usualy only 3 are performed. Pick one
of last two.
[Verse 1]
Dm Bb F C
Of all the money that e're I had
Dm Bb F C
I spent it in good company
Dm Bb F C
And of all the harm that e're I done
Dm C Bb Dm
Alas! It was to none but me
[Bridge]
F Bb C F Bb C
And all I’ve done for want of wit
Gm F Bb C
To memory now I can’t recall
[Chorus]
Dm Bb F C
So fill to me the parting glass
Dm C Bb Dm
Goodnight and joy be with you all
[Verse 2]
Dm Bb F C
Of all the comrades that e're I had
Dm Bb F C
They’re sorry for my going away
Dm Bb F C
And of all the sweethearts that e're I loved
Dm C Bb Dm
That would wish me one more day to stay
[Bridge]
F Bb C F Bb C
But since it falls unto my lot
Gm F Bb C
That I should rise and you should not
[Chorus]
Dm Bb F C
I gently rise and softly call
Dm C Bb Dm
Goodnight and joy be with you all
[Verse 3]
Dm Bb F C
Oh, if I had money enough to spend
Dm Bb F C
And leisure time to sit awhile
Dm Bb F C
There is a fair maid in this town
Dm C Bb Dm
That sorely has my heart beguiled
[Bridge]
F Bb C F Bb C
Her rosey cheeks and ruby lips
Gm F Bb C
I own she has my heart beguiled
[Chorus]
Dm Bb F C
So fill to me the parting glass
Dm C Bb Dm
Goodnight and joy be with you all
[Verse 4]
Dm Bb F C
A man may drink and not be drunk
Dm Bb F C
A man may fight and not be slain
Dm Bb F C
A man may court a pretty girl
Dm C Bb Dm
And perhaps be welcomed back again
[Bridge]
F Bb C F Bb C
But since it has, so ought to be
Gm F Bb C
By a time to rise and a time to fall
[Chorus]
Dm Bb F C
So fill to me the parting glass
Dm C Bb Dm
Goodnight and joy be with you all
Dm Bb F C
So fill to me the parting glass
Dm C Bb Dm
Goodnight and joy be with 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 D. 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.