The Patriot Game
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
by Dominic Behan
Performed by The Dubliners https://youtu.be/TpOOy7voiZI
This song was written as a tribute to Fergal O'Hanlon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fergal_O%27Hanlon
[Intro]
G C G D G
[Verse 1]
G C G D G
Come all ye young rebels, and list while I sing,
D G D G
For love of one's country is a terrible thing.
D G D C
It banishes fear like the speed of a flame
G C G D G
And it makes you a part of the patriots game.
[Verse 2]
G C G D G
My name is O'Hanlon, I've just gone sixteen.
D G D G
My home is in Monaghan, there I was weaned.
D G D C
I been told all my life cruel England to blame,
G C G D G
So I am part of the patriots game.
[Verse 3]
G C G D G
'Tis barely two years since I wandered away
D G D G
With the local battalion of the bold I-R-A,
D G D C
I've read of our heroes, I've wanted the same,
G C G D G
For to play up my part in the patriots game.
[Verse 4]
G C G D G
This Ireland of ours has for long been half-free;
D G D G
Six counties are under John Bull's tyranny.
D G D C
And most of our leaders are greatly to blame
G C G D G
For shirking their part in the patriots game.
[Verse 5]
G C G D G
They told me how Connolly was shot in his chair,
D G D G
His wounds from the battle all bleeding and bare.
D G D C
His fine body twisted, all tattered and lame
G C G D G
They soon made me part of the patriots game.
[Verse 6]
G C G D G
Now I am dying, my body all holes,
D G D G
I think of those traitors who bargained and sold.
D G D C
I'm sorry my rifle has not done the same
G C G D G
For the quislings who sold out the patriots game.
How to play The Patriot Game
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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.