Carrick-a-rede Chords
by Cathie Ryan
Carrick-a-rede by Cathie Ryan is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, D, Em, Bm and C. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro
G D G D G D G D
verse 1
G D G
I'll walk the miles from Ballintoy
Em D Bm C
No shining moon to light my way
G D G
Across the fields of Larrybane
Em D Bm C G C
And the rope bridge where my love waits
verse 2
G D G
The fishermen lie in their beds
Em D Bm C
The salmon spawn in Moyle's blue sea
G D G
And you lie there upon the grass
Em D Bm C
Waiting for me on Carrick-a-rede
Chorus
D C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D G
I'm nearly there, let go, let go
verse 3
D G
I will find you where you lie
Em D Bm C
And steal in soft under your coat
G D G
We will tell our stories, love
Em D Bm C G C
And sing our songs out, every note
Chorus
D C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D G
I'm nearly there, let go, let go
verse 4
D G
Your sweet kiss will bring the rest
Em D Bm C
Your mouth on my mouth, wave on wave
G D G
We will meet the sea's loud roar
Em D Bm C G C
No better way to cheat the grave
Chorus
D C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D
I'm nearly there, let go
Chorus
C G
One step and two, hold tight, let go
D C Em C
Twenty-and-four, hold tight, let go____
G D G
I'm nearly there, let go, let go
D G
Let go, let go
Intro
G D G D G D G D