Young Emmet
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E
[Verse]
E E
In Green Street Courthouse in eighteen and three
A B
Stood young Emmet the hero true and brave
E
For fighting the tyrant his country to free
A B E
And tear from her brow the bonds of slavery
[Chorus]
B E
There are still men in Ireland who are loyal and true
B
Who remember their patriots with pride
C#m
And with God’s help young Emmet
E
We’ll soon give to you
A B E
The epitaph unwritten since you died
[Verse]
E E
Well alone and defiant he stood in the dock
A E B
While Lord Norbury the hanging judge looked down
E
All against his false charges as firm as a rock
A B E
Oh another Irish martyr to the crown
[Chorus]
B A E
There are still men in Ireland who are loyal and true
B
Who remember their patriots with pride
C#m
And with God’s help young Emmet
E
We’ll soon give to you
A B E
The epitaph unwritten since you died
[Instrumental]
E E A E B E E A B E
B E E B C#m E A B E
[Verse]
E E N.C.
Oh the verdict was guilty the sentence was death
A E B
And in Thomas Street the tyrant’s work was done
E E
Oh but young Emmet smiled as he drew on his last breath
A B E
For he knew the fight for freedom would be won
[Chorus]
B E
There are still men in Ireland who are loyal and true
B
Who remember their patriots with pride
C#m
And with God’s help young Emmet
E
We’ll soon give to you
A B E
The epitaph unwritten since you died
A B E
The epitaph unwritten since you died
How to play Young Emmet
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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.