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Dublin

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Tuning: Standard E
The whole song is just these chords fingerpicked on an acoustic. 
Simple and very beautiful... At the bottom, you can see how each chord looks.
Intro:  Am   Bm   G   Amx3
EAfter our affair
F#mI swore 
AThat I'd leave Dublin
Cmaj7/GAnd in that line I'd left behind
The years, the tears, the memories 
And Ayou, in Dublin
EAt the quays 
F#mFriends come 
To Asay farewell
We'Cmaj7/Gd laugh and joke and smoke
And later on the boat
I'd Acry over you
 Dsus2- A  
How can I 
BmLeave the town that brings me down
That has no jobs
Is Bm/Ablessed by God
And makes me cry
ADublin...
 Am   Bm   G   Amx3
EAnd at sea 
WF#mith flowing hair
I'Ad think of Dublin
Of Cmaj7/GGrafton Street and Derby Square
And those of whom I care
And Ayou, in Dublin
And Cmaj7/Gyou, in Dublin
[Ends with a gently finger-picked E major]
Am:          Bm:          G:           E:           F#m:   
x-0-2-2-1-0  x-2-4-4-3-2  3-x-0-0-0-3  0-2-2-1-0-0  2-4-4-2-2-2
A:           Cmaj7/G:     Dsus2:       Bm/A: 
x-0-2-2-2-0  3-3-2-0-0-x  x-x-0-2-3-0  x-0-4-4-3-x

All chords in this song (9)

The story behind the song

"Dublin" is a song by the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, formed in Dublin in 1969. The band's music draws from a wide range of influences, including traditional Irish folk music, which likely infuses this track. While the specific meaning of "Dublin" isn't detailed, it invites listeners to connect with the band's origins and the spirit of their hometown. It plays like a musical postcard from the city that shaped their sound.

AI-written from these sources:Thin Lizzy — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Dublin

by Thin Lizzy

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

Cmaj7/G

Dsus2

Bm/A

Tuning: Standard E

The whole song is just these chords fingerpicked on an acoustic.

Simple and very beautiful... At the bottom, you can see how each chord looks.

Am Bm G Am

Intro: x3

After our affair

F#m

I swore

That I'd leave Dublin

Cmaj7/G

And in that line I'd left behind

The years, the tears, the memories

And you, in Dublin

At the quays

F#m

Friends come

To say farewell

Cmaj7/G

We'd laugh and joke and smoke

And later on the boat

I'd cry over you

Dsus2 A

How can I

Leave the town that brings me down

That has no jobs

Bm/A

Is blessed by God

And makes me cry

Dublin...

Am Bm G Am

And at sea

F#m

With flowing hair

I'd think of Dublin

Cmaj7/G

Of Grafton Street and Derby Square

And those of whom I care

And you, in Dublin

Cmaj7/G

And you, in Dublin

[Ends with a gently finger-picked E major]

Am Bm G E F#m

: : : : :

x-0-2-2-1-0 x-2-4-4-3-2 3-x-0-0-0-3 0-2-2-1-0-0 2-4-4-2-2-2

A Cmaj7/G Dsus2 Bm/A

: : : :

x-0-2-2-2-0 3-3-2-0-0-x x-x-0-2-3-0 x-0-4-4-3-x

About Dublin Chords by Thin Lizzy

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

FAQ — Dublin by Thin Lizzy

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What key is "Dublin" in?

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