The Scholar
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Intro: C
verse 1
F
The train to Sligo moves too slow
C F
As it brings her from the school below
C F
She wants to be home faster than
C G
The train to Sligo ever can
verse 2
C F
She wonders where the passing time goes
C F C
Creeping by her window, my oh my
F
It’s getting longer than
G C
It ever has before
[Refrão]
Eyes wide as silver dollars
I Can’t think why, but she’s a scholar
Bb
Hold on, it seems so long to learn
G
What’s right from what is wrong
C
Oh, school books and fancy collars
I might not care to be a scholar
Bb
'Hold on' her daddy tells her
G C
'Learn to sing your song'
verse 3
F
The train from Sligo moves too fast
C F
When holidays are gone at last
C F
Winter days are here again
C G
Please promise me you’ll write me then
verse 4
C F
It’s two long weeks till I get home
C F
I can’t help feeling all alone
C F
If someone doesn’t write me soon
G C
I’ll simply fade away
[Refrão]
Eyes wide as silver dollars
I Can’t think why, but she’s a scholar
Bb
Hold on, it seems so long to learn
G
What’s right from what is wrong
C
Oh, school books and fancy collars
I might not care to be a scholar
Bb
'Hold on' her daddy tells her
G C
'Learn to sing your song'
Instrumental
C F C F C F C G
C F C F C F G C
[Refrão]
Eyes wide as silver dollars
I Can’t think why, but she’s a scholar
Bb
Hold on, it seems so long to learn
G
What’s right from what is wrong
C
Oh, school books and fancy collars
I might not care to be a scholar
Bb
'Hold on' her daddy tells her
G C
'Learn to sing your song'
How to play The Scholar
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 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.