I hope this transcription of the changes is enjoyed by all old and young - I was
shocked when I couldn't find this 1914 classic on the site so thought I've
submitted it for you all. Thanks!
Verses:
A (x02220@1) E7 (020130@1) AThey (x02220@1)were summoned from the hillside
Dm (xx0231@1) AThey (x02220@1)were called in from the glen
E7 (020130@1) AAnd (x02220@1)the country found them ready,
E (022100@1) B7 (x21202@1) E (022100@1)name="chord_x02220@1">A E (022100@1)name="chord_x02220@1">A EAt (022100@1)the stirring call for men
A (x02220@1) E7 (020130@1) ALet (x02220@1)no tears add to their hardship
Dm (xx0231@1) A (x02220@1) B7As (x21202@1)the soldiers pass along
C#m (x13321@4) F#mAnd (244222@1)although your heart is breaking
E (022100@1) Abm (133111@4)F#m (244222@1) B7 (x21202@1)name="chord_022100@1">E F#m/E E6 (04xxxx@1)E7Make (020130@1)it sing this cheer--y sooooong
Chorus:
A (x02220@1) A/E (002220@1)E7Keep (020130@1)the homes fires burn-ing
F#m (244222@1) C#7aug C#7While (x4342x@1)your hears are yearn---ing
D (xx0232@1) AThough (x02220@1)your lads are far a-way
B7 (x21202@1) E7They (020130@1)dream of home
A (x02220@1) A/E (002220@1)name="chord_020130@1">E7
There's a silver lin-ing
F#m (244222@1) C#7aug C#7Through (x4342x@1)the dark cloud shin---ing
D (xx0232@1) ATurn (x02220@1)the dark in-side out
Dm6 (xx0201@1) A/E (002220@1)E7 (020130@1) A'Till (x02220@1)the boys come home
Verse 2 lyrics:
Over seas there came a pleading,
"Help a Nation in distress!"
And we gave our glorious laddies,
Honor made us do no less.
For no gallant Son of Freedom
To a tyrant's yoke should bend,
And a noble heart must answer
To the sacred call of "Friend!"
Thought this song would be a fitting tribute to GB after such a fantastic Olympics! Roll on Rio!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Novello
