The Rose Of Tralee
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[Verso 1]
C C7 F C
The pale moon was rising above the green mountain,
D7 C
The sun was declining beneath the blue sea,
C C7 F C
When I strayed with my love to the pure crystal fountain,
F C G C
That stands in the beautiful Vale of Tralee.
[Refrão]
Am E
She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer,
Am G7
Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me,
C C7 F C
Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,
F C G G7 C
That made me love Mary, the Rose of Tralee.
[Verso 2]
C C7 F C
The cool shades of evening their mantle were spreading,
D7 C
And Mary all smiling was listening to me;
C C7 F C
The moon through the valley her pale rays was shedding,
F C G C
When I won the heart of the Rose of Tralee.
[Refrão]
Am E
Though lovely and fair as the Rose of the summer,
Am G7
Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me,
C C7 F C
Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning,
F C G G7 C
That made me love Mary the Rose of Tralee.
How to play The Rose Of Tralee
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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.