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Minstrel boy chords by
Shane Macgowan
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
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The minstrel boy to the war is gone,
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In the ranks of death you'll
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Dm
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find him;

His father's sword he has girded on,
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And his wild harp slung
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G
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Am
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behind him;
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"Land of Song!" said the warrior bard,
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"Though all the world betrays thee,

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One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
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Dm
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C
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One faithful harp shall praise thee!"
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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The minstrel fell! But

the foeman's chain
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Could not bring his proud soul under;

The harp he loved ne'er spoke again,
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For he tore its chords
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asunder;
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And said "No chains shall sully thee,

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Thou soul of love and bravery!
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Your songs were made for

the pure and free
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They shall never sound in slavery!
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Dm

  • Am

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Minstrel boy by Shane macgowan is C major.

The primary chords used in Minstrel boy are C, F, G, Dm, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, G, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Minstrel boy is approximately 122 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Minstrel boy. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Shane macgowan.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Minstrel boy to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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