Wrap The Green Flag Round Me
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
[Verse]
D G D
Wrap the green flag 'round me, boys
A
To die were far more sweet
D G D
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
G A D
To be my winding sheet
A D
In life I loved to see it wave
G A
And follow where it led
D G D
But now my eyes grow dim, my hand
A D
Would grasp its last bright shred
[Chorus]
D G D
So wrap the green flag 'round me, boys
A
To die were far more sweet
D G D
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
G A D
To be my winding sheet
[Verse]
D G D
And I had hopes to meet you, boys
A
On many's the well-fought field
D G D
When to our sacred banner, boys
G A D
The traiteous foe would yield
A D
But now alas, I am denied
G A
My dearest earthly prayer
D G D
You'll follow and you'll meet the foe
A D
But I shall not be there
[Chorus]
D G D
So wrap the green flag 'round me, boys
A
To die were far more sweet
D G D
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
G A D
To be my winding sheet
D G D
And though my body moulders, boys
A
My spirit will be free
D G D
And every comrade's honour, boys
G A D
Will yet be dear to me
A D
And in the midst of bloody fight
G A
Let not your courage lack
D G D
For I'll be there and hovering near
A D
Beneath the dear old flag
[Chorus]
D G D
So wrap the green flag 'round me, boys
A
To die were far more sweet
D G D
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
G A D
To be my winding sheet
[Chorus]
D G D
So wrap the green flag 'round me, boys
A
To die were far more sweet
D G D
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
G A D
To be my winding sheet
How to play Wrap The Green Flag Round Me
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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.