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Charlie Boy

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D/F# is not a chord you have to play. You can just play the D chord but in my opinion having the F# bass 
with it makes it sound better and fits with the rest of the chords.
[Verse 1]
C       G          C     Em   C     G    Em D/F#    G
Charlie boy, don't go to war, first born in forty - four
C    G       C   Em      C  G     Em D/F# G
Kennedy made him believe we could do much more
[Bridge]
C        G     C  Em C  G  Em D/F# G
Ohhh oh  Oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh
[Verse 2]
C    G         C       Em        C    G      Em       D/F# G
Lillian, don't hang yo--ur head, love should make you feel good
   C  G        C        Em   C   G       Em     D/F# G
In uniform you raised a man, who volun - teered to   stand
[Bridge]
C        G     C  Em C  G  Em D/F# G
Ohhh oh  Oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh
[Chorus]
C        G      Em       D/F#
Play the bugle, play the taps and
C         G       Em     D/F#
Make your mothers proud
C          G      Em     D/F#
Raise your rifles to the sky boys
C    G           Em    D/F#
Fire that volley loud
[Verse 3]
(The Em is on the D of the 'upland')
C        G      C    Em      C      G    Em    D/F#  G
News was bad on upland  ave, Metu - chen mourn our loss
C         G             C       Em          C      G   Em       D/F#   G
Sons re - belled, while fathers yelled, and moth - ers clutched the cross
[Bridge]
C        G     C  Em C  G  Em D/F# G
Ohhh oh  Oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh
[Chorus]
C        G      Em       D/F#
Play the bugle, play the taps and
C         G       Em     D/F#
Make your mothers proud
C          G      Em     D/F#
Raise your rifles to the sky boys
C    G           Em    D/F#
Fire that volley loud

Charlie Boy chords and lyrics

Free chords for Charlie Boy by The Lumineers. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

D/F# is not a chord you have to play. You can just play the D chord but in my opinion having the F# bass 
with it makes it sound better and fits with the rest of the chords.
[Verse 1]
[Bridge]
[Verse 2]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
(The Em is on the D of the 'upland')
[Bridge]
[Chorus]

Charlie Boy Chords by The Lumineers

Learn how to play Charlie Boy by The Lumineers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Charlie Boy chords”, “Charlie Boy guitar chords”, or “The Lumineers Charlie Boy 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 Charlie Boy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Charlie Boy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D/F, D, F, C, G, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Charlie Boy

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Can I transpose "Charlie Boy" to a different key?

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

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Charlie Boy" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Charlie Boy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Charlie Boy" by The Lumineers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Lumineers below.

What key is "Charlie Boy" in?

The chords for "Charlie Boy" show the original chord names (including D/F, D, F, C, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.