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Gordon Lightfoot - Songs The Minstrel Sang
CAPO: 4th Fret
[INTRO:]   Dm    F    G    A7    Dm    F    G  A7  
[VERSE 1:]
It's Dmalmost over it's Falmost done
And you Gcan't put the blame on A7anyone 
It's Dmalmost easy and it's Falmost fun 
Did Gyou get caught with your A7britches on
[CHORUS:]
Asus4Hi derry-day in the Dmmonth of May 
Was the Fsong the minstrel Csang 
GmTo the good of DmRobin Hood 
Maid A7Marian and all the DmgangG  Dm  G  
[VERSE 2:]
His Dmaim was mean and his Fshot was clean 
And his Gsuit was the sheen of the A7evergreen 
The Dmfolks he knew had Fnaught to fear 
When the Gsheriff was there, they were A7over here
[CHORUS:]
Asus4Hi derry-doon in the Dmmonth of June
Was the Fsong the minstrel Csung
GmTo the good of DmRobin Hood's 
Good A7name and a place to DmrunG  Dm  G  Dm  G  Dm  G  
[VERSE 3:]
He Dmloved strong ale and a Frundown jail 
Was the Gkind of a scene where he A7never failed 
There Dmwas no man on the Fsea or land 
Who could Gget Maid Marian on the A7trail
[CHORUS:]
Asus4Hi derry-day in the Dmmonth of May 
Was the Fsong the minstrel Csang 
GmTo the good of DmRobin Hood 
Maid A7Marian and all the Dmgang
[INSTRUMENTAL:]   Dm    G     Dm    A7    Dm    F    G     A7    Dm    F    G  A7  
                Asus4   Dm   F   C   Gm   Dm   A7  Dm   G   Dm   G
[VERSE 4:]
It's Dmalmost over, it's Falmost done 
And you Gcan't put the blame on A7Marion 
She Dmalmost made it to the FFriar's Gate
But the Gold wooden bridge wouldn't A7elevate
[CHORUS:]
Asus4Hi derry-doon in the Dmmonth of June
Was the Fsong the minstrel Csung
GmTo the good of DmRobin Hood's 
Good A7name and a place to DmrunG  Dm  G  Dm  G  Dm  G  

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

Gordon Lightfoot is celebrated as a Canadian singer-songwriter whose work helped define the sound of the 1970s, known for his timeless songs about trains, shipwrecks, rivers, highways, and the themes of lovers and loneliness. This particular song, appearing on the album Endless Wire, emerges from an artist whose compositions have been covered by many renowned musicians. Playing this song connects you to a rich tradition of storytelling through music.

AI-written from these sources:Gordon Lightfoot — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Songs The Minstrel Sang

by Gordon Lightfoot

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Asus4

Gordon Lightfoot - Songs The Minstrel Sang

CAPO: 4th Fret

Dm F G A7 Dm F G A7

[INTRO:]

[VERSE 1:]

Dm F

It's almost over it's almost done

G A7

And you can't put the blame on anyone

Dm F

It's almost easy and it's almost fun

G A7

Did you get caught with your britches on

[CHORUS:]

Asus4 Dm

Hi derry-day in the month of May

F C

Was the song the minstrel sang

Gm Dm

To the good of Robin Hood

A7 Dm G Dm G

Maid Marian and all the gang

[VERSE 2:]

Dm F

His aim was mean and his shot was clean

G A7

And his suit was the sheen of the evergreen

Dm F

The folks he knew had naught to fear

G A7

When the sheriff was there, they were over here

[CHORUS:]

Asus4 Dm

Hi derry-doon in the month of June

F C

Was the song the minstrel sung

Gm Dm

To the good of Robin Hood's

A7 Dm G Dm G Dm G Dm G

Good name and a place to run

[VERSE 3:]

Dm F

He loved strong ale and a rundown jail

G A7

Was the kind of a scene where he never failed

Dm F

There was no man on the sea or land

G A7

Who could get Maid Marian on the trail

[CHORUS:]

Asus4 Dm

Hi derry-day in the month of May

F C

Was the song the minstrel sang

Gm Dm

To the good of Robin Hood

A7 Dm

Maid Marian and all the gang

Dm G Dm A7 Dm F G A7 Dm F G A7

[INSTRUMENTAL:]

Asus4 Dm F C Gm Dm A7 Dm G Dm G

[VERSE 4:]

Dm F

It's almost over, it's almost done

G A7

And you can't put the blame on Marion

Dm F

She almost made it to the Friar's Gate

G A7

But the old wooden bridge wouldn't elevate

[CHORUS:]

Asus4 Dm

Hi derry-doon in the month of June

F C

Was the song the minstrel sung

Gm Dm

To the good of Robin Hood's

A7 Dm G Dm G Dm G Dm G

Good name and a place to run

About Songs The Minstrel Sang Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Songs The Minstrel Sang by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Songs The Minstrel Sang chords”, “Songs The Minstrel Sang guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Songs The Minstrel Sang 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 Songs The Minstrel Sang chords and for experienced players who want accurate Songs The Minstrel Sang lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, F, G, A7, Asus4, C.

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