The Reivers Galley
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
F
Sails she swiftly from the harbour
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
F
Like a lone gull before the storm winds
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Dm F
Kismuils' galley goes a-reiving
Dm F C
Sails she swiftly to Isla's shore
F
To isles of daring o' deeds and laughter
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
[Verse 2]
F
Through the moonlight she lays her coursing
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
F
Far beneath her the grey-blue limpets
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Dm F
Spoils of glory is her venture
Dm F C
Deeds of valour in brightest dawn
F
On through Mulla to fair, green Isla
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
[Verse 3]
F
Turns she homeward through dancing sunlight
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
F
From soft green southland to northern dark night
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Dm F
Scars of battle are on her timbers
Dm F C
Grain and cattle for hungry homes
F
Hardy winter's toll avoided
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
[Verse 4]
F
Now the harpist weaves his story
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
F
Laments the heroes of former glory
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Dm F
Kismuil's galley safely home now
Dm F C
Sleeps she softly like a swan
F
No dreams of war now her wings are folded
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
[Outro]
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
C F
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
How to play The Reivers Galley
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 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.