Van Diemen's Land
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Intro
G D G C G
G C
Hold me now,
G C G
hold me now
G D/F# Em C D D4 D9 D
Till this hour has gone around
Bm Em
And I´m gone on the rising tide
C G D G C G
for to face Van Diemen´s Land
G C G C G
It´s a bitter pill I swallow here
G D/F# Em C D D4 D9 D
To be a rent from one so dear
Bm Em
we fought for justice and not for gain
C G D G C G
But the magistrate sent me away
G C G C G
Now Kings will rule and the poor will toil
G D/F# Em C D D4 D9 D
And tear their hands as they tear the soil
Bm Em
But a day will come in the downing age
C G D G C G
When an honest man sees an honest wage
Hold me now, hold me now
Till this hour has gone around
And I´m gone on the rising tide
For to face Van Diemen´s land
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D/F# = 2 X 0 2 3 2
D4 = X X 0 2 3 3
D9 = X X 0 2 3 0
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Van Diemen's Land
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.