Now playing

Welcome Poor Paddy Home

Chords

4.53 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
DI am a Atrue borGn IriDshman
DI'll never Adeny what DI am
DI was born in sAweet TipperarGy townD  
DThree thousand Amiles awDay
[Chorus]
DHurray me Aboys hurDray
DNo more do I wAish for to roamG  A  
DFor the sun it wilAl shine in the Gharvest tDime
DTo welcome poor APaddy hDome
[Verse 2]
DThe girls thay arAe gay aDnd frisky
DThey'd take you Aby the GhaAnd
DSaying Jimmy mo Achroi will yGou come witDh me
DTo welcome the stAranger hoDme
[Chorus]
 In Dcame the Aforeign Dnation
DAnd scattered Aall over the laGndA  
DThe horse, the cowA, the goat, sheGep and soDw
DCame into the stAranger'Ds hands
[Chorus]
 The SDcotsman can boAast of the tDhistle
And DEngland can bAoast of the rGoseA  
DBut Paddy can boasAt of the EmeralGd IsleD  
WherDe the dear littlAe shamrDock grows.

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

Welcome Poor Paddy Home

by Dervish (Ireland)

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

D A G D

I am a true born Irishman

D A D

I'll never deny what I am

D A G D

I was born in sweet Tipperary town

D A D

Three thousand miles away

[Chorus]

D A D

Hurray me boys hurray

D A G A

No more do I wish for to roam

D A G D

For the sun it will shine in the harvest time

D A D

To welcome poor Paddy home

[Verse 2]

D A D

The girls thay are gay and frisky

D A G A

They'd take you by the hand

D A G D

Saying Jimmy mo chroi will you come with me

D A D

To welcome the stranger home

[Chorus]

D A D

In came the foreign nation

D A G A

And scattered all over the land

D A G D

The horse, the cow, the goat, sheep and sow

D A D

Came into the stranger's hands

[Chorus]

D A D

The Scotsman can boast of the thistle

D A G A

And England can boast of the rose

D A G D

But Paddy can boast of the Emerald Isle

D A D

Where the dear little shamrock grows.

About Welcome Poor Paddy Home Chords by Dervish (Ireland)

Learn how to play Welcome Poor Paddy Home by Dervish (Ireland) with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Welcome Poor Paddy Home chords”, “Welcome Poor Paddy Home guitar chords”, or “Dervish (Ireland) Welcome Poor Paddy Home 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 Welcome Poor Paddy Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate Welcome Poor Paddy Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, G.

FAQ — Welcome Poor Paddy Home by Dervish (Ireland)

How do I play "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" by Dervish (Ireland) on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" by Dervish (Ireland) 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 "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" by Dervish (Ireland) free?

Yes. The chords for "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" by Dervish (Ireland) are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Welcome Poor Paddy Home"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" by Dervish (Ireland) with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dervish (Ireland) below.

What key is "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" in?

The chords for "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" show the original chord names (including D, A, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.