The Roast Beef Of Old England
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D G C D G
[Verse 1]
G D
When Mighty Roast Beef was the Englishman's Food
G D A D
It ennobl'd our veins and enriched our Blood:
C G C
Our Soldiers were Brave and our Courtiers were Good
[Chorus]
D G
Oh! The Roast Beef of Old England,
C D G
And Old English Roast Beef.
[Verse 2]
G D
But since we have learned from all vapouring France,
G D A D
To eat their Ragouts, as well as to Dance.
C G C
We are fed up with nothing but vain Complaisance,
[Chorus]
D G
Oh! The Roast Beef of Old England,
C D G
And Old English Roast Beef.
[Verse 3]
G D
Our Fathers, of old, were Robust, Stout and Strong,
G D A D
And kept open House, with good cheer all day long.
C G C
Which made their plump Tenants rejoyce in this Song,
[Chorus]
D G
Oh! The Roast Beef of Old England,
C D G
And Old English Roast Beef.
[Verse 4]
G D
When good Queen Elizabeth sat on the throne
G D A D
E'er Coffee and Tea and such slip-slops were known;
C G C
The World was in Terror if e'er she did frown.
[Chorus]
D G
Oh! The Roast Beef of Old England,
C D G
And Old English Roast Beef.
How to play The Roast Beef Of Old England
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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.