Now playing

Star Of The County Down

Chords

4.538 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Star Of The County Down
[Verse]
Near EmBanbridge town, in the GCounty DDown, one Gmorning Emlast DJuly
Down a Emboreen green came a Gsweet colDleen and she Gsmiled as she Cpassed Dme Emby
She Glooked so sweet from her Amtwo bare feet from the Gsheen of her Emnut-brown Dhair
Such a Emcoaxing elf, sure I Gshook mysDelf, for to Emsee I was CrealDly tEmhere
[Chorus]
From GBantry Bay up to AmDerry Quay and from GGalway to EmDublin Dtown
No Emmaid I've seen like the Gbrown colDleen that I Emmet in the CCounDty EmDown
[Verse]
As she Emonward sped, sure I scGratched my Dhead, and I Glooked with a Emfeelin' Drare
And I Emsays, says I to a Gpasser Dby, who's the Gmaid with the Cnut Dbrown Emhair
He Gsmiled at me and he Amsays, says he, that's the gGem of the IrelEmand's cDrown
Young EmRosie McCann from the Gbanks of the DBann, she's the Emstar of the CCounDty EmDown
[Chorus]
From GBantry Bay up to AmDerry Quay and from GGalway to EmDublin Dtown
No Emmaid I've seen like the Gbrown colDleen that I Emmet in the CCounDty EmDown
[Verse]
At the Emharvest fair she'll be Gsurely Dthere so I'll Gdress in my EmSunday Dclothes
With my Emshoes shone bright and my Ghat cocked Dright, for the Gsmile of a Cnut Dbrown Emrose
No Gpipe I'll smoke, no Amhorse I'll yoke, till my Gplough turns a Emrust coloured Dbrown
'Till a Emsmiling bride, by my Gown fireDside sits the Emstar of the CCounDty EmDown
[Chorus]
From GBantry Bay up to AmDerry Quay and from GGalway to EmDublin Dtown
No Emmaid I've seen like the Gbrown colDleen that I Emmet in the CCounDty EmDown
From GBantry Bay up to AmDerry Quay and from GGalway to EmDublin Dtown
No Emmaid I've seen like the Gbrown colDleen that I Emmet in the CCounDty EmDown
From GBantry Bay up to AmDerry Quay and from GGalway to EmDublin Dtown
No Emmaid I've seen like the Gbrown colDleen that I Emmet in the CCounDty EmDown

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Star Of The County Down

by Orthodox Celts

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Star Of The County Down

[Verse]

Em G D G Em D

Near Banbridge town, in the County Down, one morning last July

Em G D G C D Em

Down a boreen green came a sweet colleen and she smiled as she passed me by

G Am G Em D

She looked so sweet from her two bare feet from the sheen of her nut-brown hair

Em G D Em C D Em

Such a coaxing elf, sure I shook myself, for to see I was really there

[Chorus]

G Am G Em D

From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay and from Galway to Dublin town

Em G D Em C D Em

No maid I've seen like the brown colleen that I met in the County Down

[Verse]

Em G D G Em D

As she onward sped, sure I scratched my head, and I looked with a feelin' rare

Em G D G C D Em

And I says, says I to a passer by, who's the maid with the nut brown hair

G Am G Em D

He smiled at me and he says, says he, that's the gem of the Ireland's crown

Em G D Em C D Em

Young Rosie McCann from the banks of the Bann, she's the star of the County Down

[Chorus]

G Am G Em D

From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay and from Galway to Dublin town

Em G D Em C D Em

No maid I've seen like the brown colleen that I met in the County Down

[Verse]

Em G D G Em D

At the harvest fair she'll be surely there so I'll dress in my Sunday clothes

Em G D G C D Em

With my shoes shone bright and my hat cocked right, for the smile of a nut brown rose

G Am G Em D

No pipe I'll smoke, no horse I'll yoke, till my plough turns a rust coloured brown

Em G D Em C D Em

'Till a smiling bride, by my own fireside sits the star of the County Down

[Chorus]

G Am G Em D

From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay and from Galway to Dublin town

Em G D Em C D Em

No maid I've seen like the brown colleen that I met in the County Down

G Am G Em D

From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay and from Galway to Dublin town

Em G D Em C D Em

No maid I've seen like the brown colleen that I met in the County Down

G Am G Em D

From Bantry Bay up to Derry Quay and from Galway to Dublin town

Em G D Em C D Em

No maid I've seen like the brown colleen that I met in the County Down

About Star Of The County Down Chords by Orthodox Celts

Learn how to play Star Of The County Down by Orthodox Celts with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Star Of The County Down chords”, “Star Of The County Down guitar chords”, or “Orthodox Celts Star Of The County Down 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 Star Of The County Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Star Of The County Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, D, C, Am.

FAQ — Star Of The County Down by Orthodox Celts

How do I play "Star Of The County Down" by Orthodox Celts on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Star Of The County Down" by Orthodox Celts 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 "Star Of The County Down" by Orthodox Celts free?

Yes. The chords for "Star Of The County Down" by Orthodox Celts are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Star Of The County Down" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Star Of The County Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Star Of The County Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Star Of The County Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Star Of The County Down" by Orthodox Celts with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Orthodox Celts below.

What key is "Star Of The County Down" in?

The chords for "Star Of The County Down" show the original chord names (including Em, G, D, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.