'til The Bottle Strikes Me Dead
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Intro Am E G
Am E Am
[Verso 1]
Am
I've travelled around many places
F C
These eyes have seen stories to tell
Dm Am
I sang with the best, and I drank with the rest
Dm E
I've known heaven, l've known hell
Am
There are enemies I choose to remember
F C
And friends I'd rather forget
Dm Am
I've known Rebels, I've known Sinners
Dm E Am G
Felt the joy, and sigh for regret
[Refrão]
C F C
But I'm not over, 'till its over
C C B Am
And not 'till the ferryman sings
F C
There's time for a few more verses
Dm G
About captains and the kings
C F C
So pour me a fine last of crapper
C C B Am
Each drop puts my body to rest
F C
But I'm not over, 'till its over
F G C G
And this bottle strikes me dead
[Verso 2]
Am
So I bid farewell to Old Derry
F C
The land of the brave and the free
Dm Am
I wish I could fight hundred years by your side
Dm E
But the Fiddler is waiting for me
Am
A toast for the hearts that I've wasted
F C
And those who stayed pierced on me
Dm Am
My smile will remain with the girls and the waves
Dm E Am G
For that's why that Im still here
[Refrão]
C F C
But I'm not over, 'till its over
C C B Am
And not 'till the ferryman sings
F C
There's time for a few more verses
Dm G
About captains and the kings
C F C
So pour me a fine last of crapper
C C B Am
Each drop puts my body to rest
F C
But I'm not over, 'till its over
F G C G
And this bottle strikes me dead
C F C
But I'm not over, 'till its over
C C B Am
And not 'till the ferryman sings
F C
There's time for a few more verses
Dm G
About captains and the kings
C F C
So pour me a fine last of crapper
C C B Am
Each drop puts my body to rest
F C
But I'm not over, 'till its over
F G C G
And this bottle strikes me dead
How to play 'til The Bottle Strikes Me Dead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.