Mother Machree Chords
Mother Machree by Misc Traditional is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, A, D, Em, A7, D7, B, F#7, C#, E, C#7, F#, G#m and D#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse: 1
G C G
There's a spot in me heart which no colleen may own
G C A D
There's a depth in me soul never sounded or known
G Em A7 C
There's a place in my memory, my life that you fill
G Em A D
No other can take it, no one ever will
G D7 G
Oh, I love the dear silver that shines in your hair
C G Em A7 D
And the brow that's all furrowed and wrinkled with care
G D G C B Em
I will kiss the dear fingers so toil-worn for me
B C G A7 D G
Oh, God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree
Verse: 2
G C G
Every sorrow or care in the dear days gone by
G C A D
Was made bright by the light of the smile in your eye
G Em A7 C
Like a candle that's set in a window at night
G Em A D
Your fond love has cheered me and guided me right
Instrumental verse
A A7
B F#7 B C# B
B E B C#7 F#
B F# B E G#m
D# E B E F# B