Now playing

The Unquiet Grave

Chords

4.829 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

The Unquiet Grave chords
G C D  C G D G
The Gwind doth Cblow toDday, my Glove,
A Cfew small Gdrops of Drain.
GNever have I Dhad but Gone true Clove,
In Gcold clay Dshe is Glain.
I'll Gdo as Cmuch for Dmy true Glove,
As Cany young Gman Dmay.
I'll Gsit and Dmourn all Gon her Cgrave,
A Gtwelve month Dand a Gday.
The Gtwelve month Cand a Dday been Ggone,
A Cvoice spoke Gfrom the Ddeep.
"Who Gis it Dsits all Gon my Cgrave.
And Gwill not Dlet me Gsleep?"
'Tis GI, 'tis CI, thine Down true Glove,
Who Csits uGpon your Dgrave,
For I Gcrave one Dkiss from Gyour sweet Clips,
And Gthat is Dall I Gseek.
"You Gcrave one Ckiss from my Dclay cold Glips,
But Cmy breath is Gearthy Dstrong.
GHad you one Dkiss from my clay Gcold Clips,
Your Gtime would Dnot be Glong"
My Gtime be Clong, my Dtime be Gshort,
ToCmorrow Gor toDday,
GMay God in Dheaven have Gall my Csoul
But I'll Gkiss your Dlips of Gclay.
See Gdown in Cyonder Dgarden Ggreen,
CLove, where we Gused to Dwalk.
The Gsweetest Dflower that Gever Cgrew,
Is Gwithered Dto the Gstalk.
The Gstalk is Cwithered Ddry, my Glove,
CSo will our Ghearts deDcay.
So Gmake yourDself conGtent, my Clove,
Till Gdeath calls Dyou aGway."

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

The Unquiet Grave

by Luke Kelly

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

The Unquiet Grave chords

G C D C G D G

G C D G

The wind doth blow today, my love,

C G D

A few small drops of rain.

G D G C

Never have I had but one true love,

G D G

In cold clay she is lain.

G C D G

I'll do as much for my true love,

C G D

As any young man may.

G D G C

I'll sit and mourn all on her grave,

G D G

A twelve month and a day.

G C D G

The twelve month and a day been gone,

C G D

A voice spoke from the deep.

G D G C

"Who is it sits all on my grave.

G D G

And will not let me sleep?"

G C D G

'Tis I, 'tis I, thine own true love,

C G D

Who sits upon your grave,

G D G C

For I crave one kiss from your sweet lips,

G D G

And that is all I seek.

G C D G

"You crave one kiss from my clay cold lips,

C G D

But my breath is earthy strong.

G D G C

Had you one kiss from my clay cold lips,

G D G

Your time would not be long"

G C D G

My time be long, my time be short,

C G D

Tomorrow or today,

G D G C

May God in heaven have all my soul

G D G

But I'll kiss your lips of clay.

G C D G

See down in yonder garden green,

C G D

Love, where we used to walk.

G D G C

The sweetest flower that ever grew,

G D G

Is withered to the stalk.

G C D G

The stalk is withered dry, my love,

C G D

So will our hearts decay.

G D G C

So make yourself content, my love,

G D G

Till death calls you away."

About The Unquiet Grave Chords by Luke Kelly

Learn how to play The Unquiet Grave by Luke Kelly with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Unquiet Grave chords”, “The Unquiet Grave guitar chords”, or “Luke Kelly The Unquiet Grave 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 The Unquiet Grave chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Unquiet Grave lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, A.

FAQ — The Unquiet Grave by Luke Kelly

How do I play "The Unquiet Grave" by Luke Kelly on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Unquiet Grave" by Luke Kelly 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 "The Unquiet Grave" by Luke Kelly free?

Yes. The chords for "The Unquiet Grave" by Luke Kelly are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Unquiet Grave" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Unquiet Grave"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Unquiet Grave" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Unquiet Grave" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Unquiet Grave" by Luke Kelly with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Luke Kelly below.

What key is "The Unquiet Grave" in?

The chords for "The Unquiet Grave" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.