Undertakers Reel
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Based on the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsOe1O2Z3_w. 97 bpm.
Capotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
When the undertaker comes to town
E
No working man can be found
E
Mothers turn their lanterns down
E
When the undertaker comes to town
[Interlude]
E
[Verse 2]
E
The emerald leaves will turn to brown
E
The fiddle plays another round
E
The fox’ll dance before the hound
E
When the undertaker comes to town
[Interlude]
E
[Verse 3]
E
A shovel to the frozen ground
E
From the dove a mournful sound
E
Silver tears will soon abound
E
When the undertaker comes to town
[Interlude]
E
[Verse 4]
E
The morning shroud in a vale of gray
E
Good and evil step away
E
The in-between will have its say
E
When the undertaker comes today
[Interlude]
E
[Verse 5]
E
Who will stand beside the mound
E
And say the blessed words aloud
E
Who’ll sing this song into the ground
E
The undertaker’s come to town
[Interlude]
E
[Outro]
E
When the undertaker comes to town
E
No working man can be found
E
Mothers turn their lanterns down
E N.C. E
When the undertaker comes to the town
How to play Undertakers Reel
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.