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Galway Girl

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CAPO on II
[Chords]
Em:    022000
G:     320033
D:     xx0232
Cadd9: x32033
C:     x32010
Am7:   x02010
Note:
There are some differences between this tab and the ones who are already have been published. The Cadd9
is only played occasionally, most of time (verses) it should be just a normal C chord. Also an Am7 has been
added in the verse. Half way the verses there is a break on the D that should be followed by a G chord.
[Intro Chorus]
She Emplayed the fiddle Gin an Irish band
But she Dfell in love Cadd9with an English man
Cadd9Kissed her on the neck and Gthen I took her by the hand
Said Dbaby I just want to dance
[Verse 1]
I met her on EmGrafton street Gright outside of the bar
She shared a Dcigarette with me while Cher brother played the guitar
She asked me Emwhat does it mean the GGaelic ink on your arm?
Said it was Done of my friend’s songs do you want to drink on?G  
She took EmJamie as a chaGser, Jack for the fun
She got DArthur on the table, Cwith Johnny riding a shotgun
Am7Chatted some more, Gone more drink at the bar
Then put DVan on the jukebox, got up to dance, you know
[Chorus 1]
She Cplayed the fiddle Gin an Irish band
But she Dfell in love Cwith an English man
CKissed her on the neck and Gthen I took her by the hand
Said Dbaby I just want to dance
With my pretty little Cadd9Galway GGirlD  Em  
You’re my pretty little Cadd9Galway GGirlD  Em  
[Verse 2]
You know she Embeat me at darts and Gthen she beat me at pool
And then she Dkissed me like there was noCbody else in the room
As last Emorders were called was Gwhen she stood on the stool
After Ddancing to Ceili singing to trad tunesG  
I never Emheard Carrickfergus Gever sung so sweet
A capDpella in the bar usCing her feet for the beat
Oh, I could Am7have that voice playing Gon repeat for a week
And in this Dpacked out room swear she was singing to me, you know
[Chorus 2]
She Cplayed the fiddle Gin an Irish band
But she Dfell in love Cwith an English man
CKissed her on the neck and Gthen I took her by the hand
Said Dbaby I just want to dance
With my pretty little Cadd9Galway GGirl
 DMy, my, my, Emmy, my, my, my Cadd9Galway GGirl
 DMy, my, my, Emmy, my, my, my Cadd9Galway GGirl
 DMy, my, my, Emmy, my, my, my Cadd9Galway GGirlD  Em  
[Verse 3]
Now we’ve Emoutstayed our welcome Gand it’s closing time
I was Dholding her hand, her Chand was holding mine
Our Emcoats both smell of Gsmoke, whisky and wine
As we Dfill up our lungs with the cold air of the night
I Emwalked her home Gthen she took me inside
Finish Dsome Doritos and aCnother bottle of wine
I Emswear I’m going to put you Gin a song that I write
About a DGalway Girl and a perfect night
[Chorus 3]
She Emplayed the fiddle Gin an Irish band
But she Dfell in love Cwith an English man
CKissed her on the neck and Gthen I took her by the hand
Said Dbaby I just want to dance
With my pretty little Cadd9Galway GGirl
 DMy, my, my, Emmy, my, my, my Cadd9Galway GGirl
 DMy, my, my, Emmy, my, my, my Cadd9Galway GGirl
 DMy, my, my, Emmy, my, my, my Cadd9Galway GGirlD  Em  
[Outro]
(Play the chords with ad libs in celtic style)
Cadd9  G  D  Em
Cadd9  G  D  Em
Cadd9  G  D  Em
Cadd9  G  D  Em

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Galway Girl" captures the essence of a chance encounter and a whirlwind romance, painted with vibrant Irish colors. While the opening line about a fiddle player was inspired by Niamh Dunne of the Irish folk band Beoga, the rest of the song tells a fictional story, inviting listeners to imagine their own spontaneous adventure. Written and recorded with Beoga, the song blends Ed Sheeran's pop sensibility with authentic Irish traditional music, even incorporating a tune from Beoga's 2011 album. It's a celebration of unexpected connections and the lively spirit of Irish culture.

AI-written from these sources:Galway Girl (Ed Sheeran song) — Wikipedia ↗Ed Sheeran — Wikipedia ↗

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Galway Girl

by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

Am7

CAPO on II

[Chords]

Em: 022000

G: 320033

D: xx0232

Cadd9: x32033

C: x32010

Am7: x02010

Note:

There are some differences between this tab and the ones who are already have been published. The Cadd9

is only played occasionally, most of time (verses) it should be just a normal C chord. Also an Am7 has been

added in the verse. Half way the verses there is a break on the D that should be followed by a G chord.

[Intro Chorus]

Em G

She played the fiddle in an Irish band

D Cadd9

But she fell in love with an English man

Cadd9 G

Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand

Said baby I just want to dance

[Verse 1]

Em G

I met her on Grafton street right outside of the bar

D C

She shared a cigarette with me while her brother played the guitar

Em G

She asked me what does it mean the Gaelic ink on your arm?

D G

Said it was one of my friend’s songs do you want to drink on?

Em G

She took Jamie as a chaser, Jack for the fun

D C

She got Arthur on the table, with Johnny riding a shotgun

Am7 G

Chatted some more, one more drink at the bar

Then put Van on the jukebox, got up to dance, you know

[Chorus 1]

C G

She played the fiddle in an Irish band

D C

But she fell in love with an English man

C G

Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand

Said baby I just want to dance

Cadd9 G D Em

With my pretty little Galway Girl

Cadd9 G D Em

You’re my pretty little Galway Girl

[Verse 2]

Em G

You know she beat me at darts and then she beat me at pool

D C

And then she kissed me like there was nobody else in the room

Em G

As last orders were called was when she stood on the stool

D G

After dancing to Ceili singing to trad tunes

Em G

I never heard Carrickfergus ever sung so sweet

D C

A cappella in the bar using her feet for the beat

Am7 G

Oh, I could have that voice playing on repeat for a week

And in this packed out room swear she was singing to me, you know

[Chorus 2]

C G

She played the fiddle in an Irish band

D C

But she fell in love with an English man

C G

Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand

Said baby I just want to dance

Cadd9 G

With my pretty little Galway Girl

D Em Cadd9 G

My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway Girl

D Em Cadd9 G

My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway Girl

D Em Cadd9 G D Em

My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway Girl

[Verse 3]

Em G

Now we’ve outstayed our welcome and it’s closing time

D C

I was holding her hand, her hand was holding mine

Em G

Our coats both smell of smoke, whisky and wine

As we fill up our lungs with the cold air of the night

Em G

I walked her home then she took me inside

D C

Finish some Doritos and another bottle of wine

Em G

I swear I’m going to put you in a song that I write

About a Galway Girl and a perfect night

[Chorus 3]

Em G

She played the fiddle in an Irish band

D C

But she fell in love with an English man

C G

Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand

Said baby I just want to dance

Cadd9 G

With my pretty little Galway Girl

D Em Cadd9 G

My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway Girl

D Em Cadd9 G

My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway Girl

D Em Cadd9 G D Em

My, my, my, my, my, my, my Galway Girl

[Outro]

(Play the chords with ad libs in celtic style)

Cadd9 G D Em

About Galway Girl Chords by Ed Sheeran

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