Now playing

The Minstrel Boy

Chords

4.717 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Liam Clancy - The Minstrel Boy
[VERSE 1:]
The Cminstrel Fboy to the Cwar is Amgone
In the Franks of Cdeath you will Gfind Chim
His Cfather's Fsword he has Cgirded Amon
And his Fwild harp Cslung beGhind Chim
[VERSE 2:]
"AmLand of Fsong," said the Gwarrior Cbard
"Though Amall the world beFtray Cthee
One Amsword, at Fleast, thy Cright shall Amguard
One Ffaithful Cheart shall Gpraise Cthee"
[INTERLUDE:]   C    F    C    Am    F    C    G  C  
[VERSE 3:]
The Cminstrel Ffell, but the Cfoeman's Amchain
Could not Fbring that Cproud soul GunCder
The Charp he Floved ne'er Cspoke aAmgain
For he Ftore its Ccords aGsunCder
[VERSE 4:]
And Amsaid, "No Fchain shall Gsully Cthee
Thou Amsoul of love and FbraveCry
My Amsongs were Fmade for the Cpure and Amfree
They shall Fnever Csound in GslaCvery"
[OUTRO:]  C    Am    F    G  C  

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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 Minstrel Boy

by Liam Clancy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Liam Clancy - The Minstrel Boy

[VERSE 1:]

C F C Am

The minstrel boy to the war is gone

F C G C

In the ranks of death you will find him

C F C Am

His father's sword he has girded on

F C G C

And his wild harp slung behind him

[VERSE 2:]

Am F G C

"Land of song," said the warrior bard

Am F C

"Though all the world betray thee

Am F C Am

One sword, at least, thy right shall guard

F C G C

One faithful heart shall praise thee"

C F C Am F C G C

[INTERLUDE:]

[VERSE 3:]

C F C Am

The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chain

F C G C

Could not bring that proud soul under

C F C Am

The harp he loved ne'er spoke again

F C G C

For he tore its cords asunder

[VERSE 4:]

Am F G C

And said, "No chain shall sully thee

Am F C

Thou soul of love and bravery

Am F C Am

My songs were made for the pure and free

F C G C

They shall never sound in slavery"

C Am F G C

[OUTRO:]

About The Minstrel Boy Chords by Liam Clancy

Learn how to play The Minstrel Boy by Liam Clancy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Minstrel Boy chords”, “The Minstrel Boy guitar chords”, or “Liam Clancy The Minstrel Boy 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 Minstrel Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Minstrel Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Am, G.

FAQ — The Minstrel Boy by Liam Clancy

How do I play "The Minstrel Boy" by Liam Clancy on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Minstrel Boy" by Liam Clancy 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 Minstrel Boy" by Liam Clancy free?

Yes. The chords for "The Minstrel Boy" by Liam Clancy are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Minstrel Boy" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Minstrel Boy"?

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

Is "The Minstrel Boy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Minstrel Boy" by Liam Clancy with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Liam Clancy below.

What key is "The Minstrel Boy" in?

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