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Slabhraidh

The Maes

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

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

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Verse 1
My DMothers And Fathers, They GTended The Land
Brought Forth CFood From TheG Soil With The Knowledge In TheiDr Hands
The DPot Hanging Low Over GPeat Fire Ablaze
As It’s CHung Here ForG UncounteDd Lifetimes OGf Days

Chorus
And The CFire Went Out In TheG Morning So Early
We DTook Down The Slabhraidh To CTake On TheG Journey
No CSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheG Air ArounEmd Greaulainn
As We GStepped On AD Boat Bound ForC MelbourneG​

Verse 2
There Are DPapers In London That GI Cannot Read
Saying The CLand I WasG Born On Belongs Not TDo Me
At The DWill Of Captain Fraser They GMoved Us Aside
Moved Us COutwards ThenG Upwards TheDn Away With ThGe Tide

Chorus
And The CFire Went Out In TheG Morning So Early
We DTook Down The CSlabhraidh ToG Take On The Journey
No CSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheG Air ArounEmd Greaulainn
As We GStepped On AD Boat Bound ForC MelbourneG​

Verse 3
A DNew Life Was Born And A GYoung Life Was Taken
On The CBoat ToG Victoria, Storm-Tossed AnDd Shaken
DThis Land Of Promise Where The GSun Burns Our Eyes
This CLand Of BrightG FuturesD, Endless AnGd Dry

Bridge
And The AmGovernment Told Us If We CCleared All The Trees
Brought In GHorses And Cattle ToD Keep Back The Weeds
Planted AmRegular Fields With CFamiliar Seeds
They Would GGive Us The Land To DoD With As We Pleased
But The AmSeasons Were Strange And The CCrops Turned To Dust
And The GSlabhraidh Lay Fallow AndD Riddled With Rust
And We EmDreamed Of Green Pastures And A GSky We CouldC Trust
Oh How GFar Can AD Crow Fly FromC Greaulainn G​

Verse 4
Now The DPapers In London That GI’ll Never See
Say These CWadawurrungG Fields Belong Now TDo Me
There’s DSpace For My Children, They Will GCall It Their Own
But Not CFar Beneath TheG Surface ThiDs Isn’t My Home

Chorus
And The CFire Went Out In TheG Morning So Early
We DTook Down The CSlabhraidh ToG Take On The Journey
No CSmoke And No Singing Warmed TheG Air ArounEmd Greaulainn
As We GStepped On AD Boat Bound ForC MelbourneG​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Slabhraidh?

The chords for Slabhraidh are: G, D, C, Em, Am

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: G, D, C, Em, Am

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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