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The poacher's fate chords by
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
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C
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G
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Come all you lads of high renown,
C
C

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That like to drink strong ale that's brown,
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G

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C

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F
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And pull the lofty pheasant down,
G
G

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With powder shot and gone.
C#
C#
4

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C
C

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G
G

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I and five more a -pulching went,
C
C

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To get some game was our intent,
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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Our money being gone
C
C

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and spent,
G
G

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We'd nothing else to try.
C#
C#
4

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G

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Ab
Ab
4

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The keeper hid us, fire a gun,
Db
Db
4

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
Db
4

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And quickly to the spot he run,
C
C

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Db
Db
4

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Gb
Gb
2

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And swore before the rising sun ,
G
G

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That one of us should die
Db
Db
4

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C
C

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G
G

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Ab
Ab
4

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The bravest lad in all the lot
C
C

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G

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C

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Db
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4

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T 'was his misfortune to be shot
Gb
Gb
2

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
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His memory ne 'er shall be forgot
Gb
Gb
2

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Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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Ab
Ab
4

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As long as we have life
Db
Db
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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For help he cried, but it was denied
C
C

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Ab
Ab
4

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G

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C
C

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F

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He rose again to join the fight
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C

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G
G

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C

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While down upon his gallant breast
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G

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C

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Ab
Ab
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The crimson blood did flow.
Db
Db
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Deep was the wound that the
Ab
Ab
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Keeper gave,
Db
Db
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Gb
Gb
2

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Though mortal man his life could save,
C
C

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Ab
Ab
4

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Db
Db
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Gb
Gb
2

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He now lies sleeping in his grave
C
C

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Until the
Ab
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • C#

    4

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • Gb

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The poacher's fate by Watersons is A major.

The primary chords used in The poacher's fate are A, D, G, Eb, Bb, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of The poacher's fate is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The poacher's fate 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 poacher's fate. 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 Watersons.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The poacher's fate to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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