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The Peat Bog Soldiers chords by
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Em
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Verse 1
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Far and wide as the eye can wonder
D
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B
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2

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Heath and bog are everywhere
G
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Not a bird sings out to cheer us
Am
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B
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2

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Oaks are standing gaunt and bare.
D
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Verse 2
G
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D
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are the peat bog soldiers,
Em
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B
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2

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Marching with our spades to the moor.
Verse 3
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Up and down the guards are marching,
D
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B
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2

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No one, no one can get through.
G
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Flight would mean a sure death facing,
Am
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B
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2

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Guns and barbed wire block our view.
D
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We
Verse 4
G
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D
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are the peat bog soldiers,
Em
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B
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2

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Marching with our spades to the moor.
Verse 5
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But for us there is no complaining,
D
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B
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2

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Winter will in time be past.
G
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One day we shall rise rejoicing.
Am
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B
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2

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D
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Homeland, dear, you're mine at last.
Verse 6
G
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D
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Then we're the peat bogs soldiers,
Em
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B
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March no more with spades to the moor.

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Chords

  • Em

  • D

  • B

    2

  • G

  • Am

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Peat Bog Soldiers by Luke Kelly is E minor.

The primary chords used in The Peat Bog Soldiers are Em, D, B, G, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, D, B, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Peat Bog Soldiers is approximately 80 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Peat Bog Soldiers 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 The Peat Bog Soldiers. 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 Luke Kelly.

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