Chordyes

Slabhraidh

The Maes

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

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.
##
## Play In 3/4 Time

D
Verse 1
My AMothers And Fathers, They DTended The Land
Brought Forth GFood From TheD Soil With The Knowledge In TheiAr Hands
The APot Hanging Low Over DPeat Fire Ablaze
As It’s GHung Here ForD UncounteAd Lifetimes ODf Days

Chorus
And The GFire Went Out In TheD Morning So Early
We ATook Down The Slabhraidh To GTake On TheD Journey
No GSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheD Air ArounBmd Greaulainn
As We DStepped On AA Boat Bound ForG MelbourneD​

Verse 2
There Are APapers In London That DI Cannot Read
Saying The GLand I WasD Born On Belongs Not TAo Me
At The AWill Of Captain Fraser They DMoved Us Aside
Moved Us GOutwards ThenD Upwards TheAn Away With ThDe Tide

Chorus
And The GFire Went Out In TheD Morning So Early
We ATook Down The GSlabhraidh ToD Take On The Journey
No GSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheD Air ArounBmd Greaulainn
As We DStepped On AA Boat Bound ForG MelbourneD​

Verse 3
A ANew Life Was Born And A DYoung Life Was Taken
On The GBoat ToD Victoria, Storm-Tossed AnAd Shaken
AThis Land Of Promise Where The DSun Burns Our Eyes
This GLand Of BrightD FuturesA, Endless AnDd Dry

Bridge
And The EmGovernment Told Us If We GCleared All The Trees
Brought In DHorses And Cattle ToA Keep Back The Weeds
Planted EmRegular Fields With GFamiliar Seeds
They Would DGive Us The Land To DoA With As We Pleased
But The EmSeasons Were Strange And The GCrops Turned To Dust
And The DSlabhraidh Lay Fallow AndA Riddled With Rust
And We BmDreamed Of Green Pastures And A DSky We CouldG Trust
Oh How DFar Can AA Crow Fly FromG Greaulainn D​

Verse 4
Now The APapers In London That DI’ll Never See
Say These GWadawurrungD Fields Belong Now TAo Me
There’s ASpace For My Children, They Will DCall It Their Own
But Not GFar Beneath TheD Surface ThiAs Isn’t My Home

Chorus
And The GFire Went Out In TheD Morning So Early
We ATook Down The GSlabhraidh ToD Take On The Journey
No GSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheD Air ArounBmd Greaulainn
As We DStepped On AA Boat Bound ForG MelbourneD​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Slabhraidh?

The chords for Slabhraidh are: D, A, G, Bm, Em

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: D, A, G, Bm, Em

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.

0.3x