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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
The chord pattern is as follows (for the verse) :
 B A# G#    F# B      B A# G#    B F#
	 B   A#      G#   F#        B   B   A#      G#   B   D#.... (repeat as needed)
BDoA#wn G#from the glen caF#me the maBrching men
BwiA#th G#their shields and tBheir swF#ords
Bto A#fiG#ght the fight they F#believBed to be right
 B   A#              G#          B   D#   D#   D#(etc.)
to overthrow their overlords.
To the town where there was plenty
they brought plunder, swords and flame
when they left the town was empty
children would never play again.
The bridges in the song are based on simple scale patterns, and aren't too
hard to work out. The solo is also fairly easy-ish, but requires a lot of
work to tab and learn (so is not included here - I'm lazy)
Steve

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Emerald

by Thin Lizzy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##

The chord pattern is as follows (for the verse) :

B A# G# F# B B A# G# B F#

B A# G# F# B B A# G# B D#

.... (repeat as needed)

B A# G# F# B

Down from the glen came the marching men

B A# G# B F#

with their shields and their swords

B A# G# F# B

to fight the fight they believed to be right

B A# G# B D# D# D#

(etc.)

to overthrow their overlords.

To the town where there was plenty

they brought plunder, swords and flame

when they left the town was empty

children would never play again.

The bridges in the song are based on simple scale patterns, and aren't too

hard to work out. The solo is also fairly easy-ish, but requires a lot of

work to tab and learn (so is not included here - I'm lazy)

Steve

About Emerald Chords by Thin Lizzy

Learn how to play Emerald by Thin Lizzy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Emerald chords”, “Emerald guitar chords”, or “Thin Lizzy Emerald 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 Emerald chords and for experienced players who want accurate Emerald lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, A#, G#, F#, D#.

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Is "Emerald" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Emerald" by Thin Lizzy with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Thin Lizzy below.

What key is "Emerald" in?

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