Now playing

Irish Son

Chords

3.95 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Verse 1
C
CI was born in the heart of Dublin
to the hFoly book of rules                  
Made get Gon our knees every Sunday with the Cother fools
We were warCped by the Christian Brothers
In the cFell blocks at our schools
Get a hGandprint on your skin
Before you Cbreak their rules
Pre Chorus 1
AmGo hit me Emnow
That I'm tFwice your Gsize
AMBrushed off the acEmcusations
And Dmbowed before your lGies
Chorus 1
This is the city that Craised me
With the religion they Amgave me
Now I'm Dmold enough to know my own Gmind
But it was leaving that sCaved me
I seen so much that has cAmhanged me
FJust break with your Gpast
Feed your own mAmindEm  
DmThis Irish Gson has moved with the Ctimes
Verse 2
CWeddings deaths or baptizing children
That's my debt Fpaid to the church
I don't need that kGind of salvation
When I get hurt
Pre Chorus 2
AmDon't fill my hEmead with sermons
And fDmorce me to bGelieve
Chorus 2
This is the city that raised me
With the religion they gave me
Now I'm old enough to know my own mind
And it was leaving that saved me
I seen so much that has changed me
Just break with your past
Feed your own mind
Cos' this Irish son has moved with the times
Middle 8th
DOur father who art in heaven
Dsus2Come down here and make your presence Emknown
We can't do it on our Aown
DThe lunatics let run the asylum
Dsus2How can we find peace inside your Emhome
When you can't trust your Aown
Chorus 3
DThis is the city that raised me
With the religion they Bmgave me
Now I'm Emold enough to know my own Amind
But it was leaving that Dsaved me
I've seen so much that has cBmhanged me
GSo just break with your Apast
Feed your own BmmindF#M  
CoEms' this Irish sAon has moved with the BmtimesF#m  
CosEm' this Irish soAn has moved with the Dtimes

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Irish Son

by Brian McFadden

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

F#M

Verse 1

I was born in the heart of Dublin

to the holy book of rules

G C

Made get on our knees every Sunday with the other fools

We were warped by the Christian Brothers

In the cell blocks at our schools

Get a handprint on your skin

Before you break their rules

Pre Chorus 1

Am Em

Go hit me now

F G

That I'm twice your size

AM Em

Brushed off the accusations

Dm G

And bowed before your lies

Chorus 1

This is the city that raised me

With the religion they gave me

Dm G

Now I'm old enough to know my own mind

But it was leaving that saved me

I seen so much that has changed me

F G

Just break with your past

Am Em

Feed your own mind

Dm G C

This Irish son has moved with the times

Verse 2

Weddings deaths or baptizing children

That's my debt paid to the church

I don't need that kind of salvation

When I get hurt

Pre Chorus 2

Am Em

Don't fill my head with sermons

Dm G

And force me to believe

Chorus 2

This is the city that raised me

With the religion they gave me

Now I'm old enough to know my own mind

And it was leaving that saved me

I seen so much that has changed me

Just break with your past

Feed your own mind

Cos' this Irish son has moved with the times

Middle 8th

Our father who art in heaven

Dsus2 Em

Come down here and make your presence known

We can't do it on our own

The lunatics let run the asylum

Dsus2 Em

How can we find peace inside your home

When you can't trust your own

Chorus 3

This is the city that raised me

With the religion they gave me

Em A

Now I'm old enough to know my own mind

But it was leaving that saved me

I've seen so much that has changed me

G A

So just break with your past

Bm F#M

Feed your own mind

Em A Bm F#m

Cos' this Irish son has moved with the times

Em A D

Cos' this Irish son has moved with the times

About Irish Son Chords by Brian McFadden

Learn how to play Irish Son by Brian McFadden with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Irish Son chords”, “Irish Son guitar chords”, or “Brian McFadden Irish Son chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Irish Son chords and for experienced players who want accurate Irish Son lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Em, AM.

FAQ — Irish Son by Brian McFadden

How do I play "Irish Son" by Brian McFadden on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Irish Son" by Brian McFadden on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Irish Son" by Brian McFadden free?

Yes. The chords for "Irish Son" by Brian McFadden are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Irish Son" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Irish Son" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Irish Son"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Irish Son" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Irish Son" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Irish Son" by Brian McFadden with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Brian McFadden below.

What key is "Irish Son" in?

The chords for "Irish Son" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, Em, AM). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.