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Slabhraidh

The Maes

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Slabhraidh by The Maes in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
## I Fell In Love With This Song The First Time I Heard It.
## Personally I Think It's Actually A Perfectly Written Piece Of Music. Everything In It Is Exactly Right.
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## Play In 3/4 Time

C
Verse 1
My GMothers And Fathers, They CTended The Land
Brought Forth FFood From TheC Soil With The Knowledge In TheiGr Hands
The GPot Hanging Low Over CPeat Fire Ablaze
As It’s FHung Here ForC UncounteGd Lifetimes OCf Days

Chorus
And The FFire Went Out In TheC Morning So Early
We GTook Down The Slabhraidh To FTake On TheC Journey
No FSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheC Air ArounAmd Greaulainn
As We CStepped On AG Boat Bound ForF MelbourneC​

Verse 2
There Are GPapers In London That CI Cannot Read
Saying The FLand I WasC Born On Belongs Not TGo Me
At The GWill Of Captain Fraser They CMoved Us Aside
Moved Us FOutwards ThenC Upwards TheGn Away With ThCe Tide

Chorus
And The FFire Went Out In TheC Morning So Early
We GTook Down The FSlabhraidh ToC Take On The Journey
No FSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheC Air ArounAmd Greaulainn
As We CStepped On AG Boat Bound ForF MelbourneC​

Verse 3
A GNew Life Was Born And A CYoung Life Was Taken
On The FBoat ToC Victoria, Storm-Tossed AnGd Shaken
GThis Land Of Promise Where The CSun Burns Our Eyes
This FLand Of BrightC FuturesG, Endless AnCd Dry

Bridge
And The DmGovernment Told Us If We FCleared All The Trees
Brought In CHorses And Cattle ToG Keep Back The Weeds
Planted DmRegular Fields With FFamiliar Seeds
They Would CGive Us The Land To DoG With As We Pleased
But The DmSeasons Were Strange And The FCrops Turned To Dust
And The CSlabhraidh Lay Fallow AndG Riddled With Rust
And We AmDreamed Of Green Pastures And A CSky We CouldF Trust
Oh How CFar Can AG Crow Fly FromF Greaulainn C​

Verse 4
Now The GPapers In London That CI’ll Never See
Say These FWadawurrungC Fields Belong Now TGo Me
There’s GSpace For My Children, They Will CCall It Their Own
But Not FFar Beneath TheC Surface ThiGs Isn’t My Home

Chorus
And The FFire Went Out In TheC Morning So Early
We GTook Down The FSlabhraidh ToC Take On The Journey
No FSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheC Air ArounAmd Greaulainn
As We CStepped On AG Boat Bound ForF MelbourneC​
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Slabhraidh?

The chords for Slabhraidh are: C, G, F, Am, Dm

What is the original key of Slabhraidh?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Slabhraidh?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Slabhraidh in another key?

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

Can Slabhraidh be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Slabhraidh on ukulele?

Chord Slabhraidh can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Slabhraidh?

Slabhraidh uses 5 chords: C, G, F, Am, Dm

What is the easiest way to play Slabhraidh?

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 Slabhraidh released in?

Slabhraidh was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Slabhraidh?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Slabhraidh 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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