The Ulster Way
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
D* - Optional (hard to get the timing right for it)
[Chorus]
G D
No sport no craic no beer none
C G
No gin no sin no fun none
G D C D
People pass their time watching grass grow in the park
G D
And the only entertainment’s
C D* G
public toilets after dark
[Verse 1]
G D
For this is bible belt country
C D
G D
Travel British Airways
C D
But expect a long delay
G D C D
Ulster welcomes tourists, to her Province every day
G D
But don’t come here on Sunday
C D G
For we keep the Sabbath day
[Chorus]
G D
No sport no craic no beer none
C G
No gin no sin no fun none
G D C D
People pass their time watching grass grow in the park
G D
And the only entertainment’s
C D* G
public toilets after dark
[Verse 2]
G D C D
We have a lot to offer, the tourist when he’s here
G D
The dynamic Coleraine council
C D
And McGeehan’s mountaineers
G D C D
Ballymoney’s night-life… is as good as in LA
G D C G
But Cullybackey closes ("Cullabackay"), on the Sabbath day
[Chorus]
G D
No sport no craic no beer none
C G
No gin no sin no fun none
G D C D
People pass their time watching grass grow in the park
G D
And the only entertainment’s
C D* G
public toilets after dark
[Verse 3]
G D
Collie jumpers, bible thumpers
C D
And red neck wiles
G D
Rolled up Sunday Worlds
C D
In wee brown paper bags
G D
Free Presbyterians
C D
And the FEA
G D
But don’t Discover Ireland
C G
On a Sabbath Day
[Chorus]
G D
No sport no craic no beer none
C G
No gin no sin no fun none
G D C D
People pass their time watching grass grow in the park
G D
And the only entertainment’s
C D* G
public toilets after dark
How to play The Ulster Way
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.