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The Sam Song

The Irish Brigade

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Sam Song by The Irish Brigade in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Title: The Sam Song

Key : ​AmTime: 4/4

Verse 1
Well I HaCmve Been A Provo Now For 15A# Years Or More
With ACmrmalites And MortD#orbombs I ThouGght I Knew The Score
But CmNow We Have A Weapon We've Never Used Before
The D#Brits Are Looking Worried And TGhey're Going To CmWorry More

Chorus
Tiocfaidh Ar LA#á, Sing Up The CmRa
D#Sam Missiles InGm The SkyCm​

Verse 2
I StarteCmd Off With Petrol Bombs AnA#d Throwing Bricks And Stones
With ACm Hundred More LadsD# Like Me I NeGver Was Alone
But CmSoon I Learned That Bricks And Stones Won't Drive The Brits Away
It WD#asn't Long Before I JoinedG The I.r.a.Cm​

Chorus
Tiocfaidh Ar LA#á, Sing Up The CmRa
D#Sam Missiles InGm The SkyCm​

Verse 3
Then TheCmre Came Internment In The A#Year Of '71
The BrCmits Thought We WereD# Beaten, ThatG We Were On The Run
On TCmhat Early August Morning They Kicked In Our Door
But D#For Every Man They Took Away, ThGey Missed A HCmundred More

Chorus
Tiocfaidh Ar LA#á, Sing Up The CmRa
D#Sam Missiles InGm The SkyCm​

Verse 4
I Spent CmEight Years In The Cages, A#I Had Time To Think And Plan
For ThCmough They Locked AwD#ay A Boy, I WGalked Away A Man
And CmThere's Only One Thing I Learned While In Their Cell I Lay
The D#Brits Will Never Leave Us, UGntil They're CmBlown Away

Chorus
Tiocfaidh Ar LA#á, Sing Up The CmRa
D#Sam Missiles InGm The SkyCm​

Verse 5
All ThroCmugh The Days Of Hunger StrA#ike I Watched My Comrades Die
While CmIn The Streets Of BD#elfast You CoGuld Hear The Women Cry
I CaCmn't Forget The Massacre That Friday At Loughgall
I SaD#lute My Fallen Comrades, As I GWatch The ChopCmpers Fall

Chorus
Tiocfaidh Ar LA#á, Sing Up The CmRa
D#Sam Missiles InGm The SkyCm​

Outro / Final Chorus
Tiocfaidh Ar LA#á, Sing Up The CmRa
D#Sam Missiles InGm The SkyCm​
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Sam Song?

The chords for The Sam Song are: Cm, A#, D#, G, Gm

What is the original key of The Sam Song?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing The Sam Song?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Sam Song in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Sam Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Sam Song on ukulele?

Chord The Sam Song can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Sam Song?

The Sam Song uses 5 chords: Cm, A#, D#, G, Gm

What is the easiest way to play The Sam Song?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Sam Song released in?

The Sam Song was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Sam Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Sam Song to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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