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barbara allen chords by
Shirley Collins
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Key: G minor•
Verse 1
Em
Em

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It was round and about
D
D

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B
B
2

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last Martinmas tide
Em
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D
D

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When the green leaves
Em
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were swellin'

That young Jimmy Grove
D
D

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B
B
2

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of the West Country
Am
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Em
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Fell in love with Barb'ry Allen
D
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He sent
Verse 2
G
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Em
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his men into the town
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B
B
2

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C
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To the place where she was dwellin'
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D
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Em
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"Oh will you come to my master, dear,
B
B
2

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G
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D
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Em
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If your name be Barb'ry Allen?"
B
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2

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Em
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And slowly,
Verse 3
B
B
2

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slowly got she up
Em
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Am
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D
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Em
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And slowly came she nigh him
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B
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And all she said when there she came
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B
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2

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"Young man, I think you're dy in'"
Verse 4
D
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G
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Em
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"Oh, yes, I'm sick, I'm very sick
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D
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C
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Indeed I think I'm dy in'
G
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D
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But a word from you
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Em
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would revive me again
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B
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2

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Em
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Oh lovely Barb'ry Al len"
Verse 5
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"Do you recall,
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B
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2

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young man," she said,
Em
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D
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Em
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"When the red wine you were spillin',
D
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How you made the ladies' health
B
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2

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go round
Em
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And you slighted Barb'ry Allen?"
Verse 6
G
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D
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Em
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And death is printed on his face
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D
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C
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And all his heart is stealin'
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D
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G
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Em
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And again he cried as she left his side
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F#
F#
2

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B
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Em
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"Hard- hearted Bar b'ry Allen!"
Verse 7
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G
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B
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2

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As she was goin' over the field
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Em
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She heard the death bells tollin'

And every sound that
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B
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2

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death bell gave:
C
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Am
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B
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2

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Em
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"Hard- hearted Barb'ry Allen!"
D
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G
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"Oh mother, mother make
Verse 8
F#
F#
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Em
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my bed
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F#
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B
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C
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Oh make it soft and narrow
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D
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C#
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F#
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Em
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Since Jimmy died for me today
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I'll die for him tomorrow"

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • D

  • B

    2

  • Am

  • G

  • C

  • F#

    2

  • C#

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of barbara allen by Shirley Collins is G minor.

The primary chords used in barbara allen are Gm, F, D, Cm, Bb, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, F, D, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of barbara allen is approximately 59 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of barbara allen using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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