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Castlereagh

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Castlereagh by William Alexander in the key of C

Intro
Cm x8
Cm A# Cm Gm
Cm Gm Cm

Verse 1
I'm RCmiding Down The Castlereagh, GmI'm A Station-HCmand,
I'm HCmandy With A Ropin' Pole, I'm Handy With The BrGmand.
CmI Can Ride A RA#owdy Colt Or SwiCmng An Axe All DaGmy;
But There's CmNo Demand For Station-Hands AlGmong The CastlerCmeagh.

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Chorus
Well It's ShCmift, Boys, Shift, For There Is NGmone The Slightest DCmoubt
Got To Make A Shift To The Stations Farther GmOut
The PCmack-Horse Runnin' A#After, For He FoCmllows Me Like A DoGmg
We CrCmossed A Lot Of Country At The GmOld Jig-JCmog

Verse 2
Well I CmAsked A Bloke For Shearin' Once AlGmong The MarthagCmuy
"We ShCmear Non-Union Here," He Said "I Call It Scab," Says GmI
I LCmooked Along The ShA#earin' Floor BeCmfore I Turned To GoGm​
So CmEight Or Ten Non-Union Men A-ShGmearin' In A RCmow

Chorus
Well Its ShCmift, Boys, Shift, For There NGmone The Slightest DCmoubt
GCmot To Make A Shift With The Leprosy AbGmout
So I SCmaddled Up My HA#orses, And I WhiCmstled To My DoGmg
And I LCmeft That Scabby Station At The GmOld Jig-JCmog

Interlude
Cm Gm Cm
Cm Gm
Cm A# Cm Gm
Cm Gm Cm

Verse 3
I CCmalled In At Illawarra, Where My BrGmother Keeps A FCmarm
He HCmas To Ask The Landlord's Leave Before He Raise An GmArm
The LCmandlord Owns The CA#ountryside - Man, WoCmman, Dog And CaGmt
They HCmaven't The Cheek To Dare To Speak UnlGmess They Raise CmTheir Hat

Chorus
Well It's ShCmift, Boys, Shift, For There NGmone The Slightest DCmoubt
That SqCmuatter Chap And I Would Soon Have Fallen GmOut
Was CmI To Raise My HA#at To Him? Was ICm A Bloomin' DoGmg?
I StrCmut For Up The Country At The GmOld Jig-JCmog

Verse 4
Well I BCmetter Keep A-Movin', I've A MGmighty Way To GCmo
Till I DrCmink Artesian Water From A Thousand Feet BelGmow
Till I SCmee The OverlA#anders With The CaCmttle Comin' DoGmwn
I'll WCmork A While Till I Makes A Pile, ThenGm Have A Spree In TCmown

Chorus
Well It's ShCmift, Boys, Shift, Theres NGmone The Slightest DCmoubt
We've GCmot To Make A Shift For The Stations Further GmOut
The PCmack-Horse Running A#After, For He FoCmllows Like A DoGmg
And We CrCmoss A Lot Of Country At The GmOld Jig-JCmog

Outro
Cm Gm Cm
Cm Gm
Cm A# Cm Gm
Cm Gm Cm
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Castlereagh?

The chords for Castlereagh are: Cm, A#, Gm

What is the original key of Castlereagh?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Castlereagh?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Castlereagh in another key?

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

Can Castlereagh be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Castlereagh on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Castlereagh?

Castlereagh uses 3 chords: Cm, A#, Gm

What is the easiest way to play Castlereagh?

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 Castlereagh released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Castlereagh?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Castlereagh 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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