Flower Of Scotland Lyrics And Chords
The guitar tab is now included. The Corries And Written By singer / songwriter Roy Williamson. The National Anthem Of Scotland. The youtube video is by The Corries. Also recorded by Amy McDonald and recently by Irish country singer Catlin Murtagh. This song is usually played when the Scottish rugby team are playing international matches, and you'll hear Ireland's Call Song when Ireland are in action. More of the folk songs by The Corries . The guitar chords are very easy to play, just a simple 3 chord job. Also included is the tenor mandola / guitar tab in CGDA tuning.
[A]O flower of Scotland
When will we[E] see
Your like a[A]gain
That[D] fought and[A] died for
Your[E] wee bit hill and[A] glen
[D]And stood a[A]gainst him
Proud Edward's[D] army
And[A] sent him homeward
Tae[E] think a[A]gain
The hills are bare now
And autumn leaves lie thick and still
O'er land that is lost now
Which those so dearly held
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
Those days are passed now
And in the past they must remain
But we can still rise now
And be the nation again
That stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
Repeat Chorus As Many Times As You Want
When will we[E] see
Your like a[A]gain
That[D] fought and[A] died for
Your[E] wee bit hill and[A] glen
[D]And stood a[A]gainst him
Proud Edward's[D] army
And[A] sent him homeward
Tae[E] think a[A]gain
The hills are bare now
And autumn leaves lie thick and still
O'er land that is lost now
Which those so dearly held
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
Those days are passed now
And in the past they must remain
But we can still rise now
And be the nation again
That stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again
Repeat Chorus As Many Times As You Want
Flower of Scotland —
Since The Corries first performed this song it has steadily grown in popularity until now it is cited as a possible National Anthem for a Scotland re-awakening to its national
identity. Is it any wonder, when we hear the emotive power of the words and tune, reminding us of the carnage of Flodden and the ensuing centuries of repression and domination. These days must certainly remain in the past, but should the spirit that caused them be forgotten; should we forget that we are still a nation by right?
Since The Corries first performed this song it has steadily grown in popularity until now it is cited as a possible National Anthem for a Scotland re-awakening to its national
identity. Is it any wonder, when we hear the emotive power of the words and tune, reminding us of the carnage of Flodden and the ensuing centuries of repression and domination. These days must certainly remain in the past, but should the spirit that caused them be forgotten; should we forget that we are still a nation by right?
Guitar Chords In The Key Of D
[D]O flower of Scotland
When will we[A] see
Your like a[D]gain
That[G] fought and[D] died for
Your[A] wee bit hill and[D] glen
[G]And stood a[D]gainst him
Proud Edward's[G] army
And[D] sent him homeward
Tae[A] think a[D]gain
[D]O flower of Scotland
When will we[A] see
Your like a[D]gain
That[G] fought and[D] died for
Your[A] wee bit hill and[D] glen
[G]And stood a[D]gainst him
Proud Edward's[G] army
And[D] sent him homeward
Tae[A] think a[D]gain
🎵 Flower of Scotland — in G MajorTuning: Standard (EADGBE)
Tempo: ~70–75 BPM (slow, proud march)
Time Signature: 3/4 (ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three)
🎸 1. Lyrics with Chords[G]O flower of Scotland, When will we [D]see your like a[G]gain, That [C]fought and [G]died for, Your [D]wee bit hill and [G]glen, [C]And stood a[G]gainst him, Proud Edward's [C]army, And [G]sent him homeward, Tae [D]think a[G]gain.
🎸 2. Strumming Pattern (3/4 Scottish Anthem Feel)Slow, dignified waltz rhythm:
↓ ↓↑ ↓↑
Count: 1 2 3
or simplified:
Bass – Down – Up
How to play it:
6th string (bass) → soft down-up on beats 2–3
🎶 3. Fingerpicking Tab (for All Verses)Use a slow arpeggio pattern that fits the 3/4 feel:
T – I – M – T – I – M
(Thumb = bass, Index = G string, Middle = B string)
Let every note ring slightly for a resonant, solemn tone.
Verse 1 Fingerpicking Example
G
e|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
G|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
D|--------0-------|--------0-------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|--3-------------|--3-------------|
O flower of Scotland
D G
e|------2---2-----|------2---2-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----3---3---3---|----3---3---3---|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------2-------|--------2-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--0-------------|--0-------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
When will we see your like again
C G
e|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----1---1---1---|----1---1---1---|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--2-------------|--2-------------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
A|--3-------------|--3-------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|--3-------------|--3-------------|
That fought and died for your wee bit hill and glen
C G C G
e|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----1---1---1---|----0---0---0---|----1---1---1---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--2-------------|--------0-------|--2-------------|--------0-------|
A|--3-------------|----------------|--3-------------|----------------|
E|----------------|--3-------------|----------------|--3-------------|
And stood against him, proud Edward’s army
G D G
e|------0---0-----|------2---2-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----0---0---0---|----3---3---3---|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------0-------|--------2-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--0-------------|--0-------------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|--3-------------|----------------|--3-------------|--3-------------|
And sent him homeward tae think again.
💡 Performance Tips
🎵 Tempo & Feel:
Keep it slow and reverent — almost hymn-like.
Count softly: “ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three.”
🎵 Tone:
Use fingers instead of a pick to keep the sound warm and resonant.
Let the bass note ring under the melody.
🎵 Bass Alternation (for fingerstyle):
G: 6th → 4th string
C: 5th → 4th
D: 4th → 5th
🎵 Optional Ornaments (for Celtic feel):
Hammer-on A string 0→2 for G chord.
Slide into C (A string 2→3) for a soft lilt.
Pull-off G string (2→0) during D chords for texture.
🎵 Ending (slow arpeggio):
e|--3-----------|
B|----0---------|
G|------0-------|
D|--------0-----|
A|--------------|
E|--3-----------|
Let it ring — quiet and resolute, like the final note of a pipe band tune.
Tempo: ~70–75 BPM (slow, proud march)
Time Signature: 3/4 (ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three)
🎸 1. Lyrics with Chords[G]O flower of Scotland, When will we [D]see your like a[G]gain, That [C]fought and [G]died for, Your [D]wee bit hill and [G]glen, [C]And stood a[G]gainst him, Proud Edward's [C]army, And [G]sent him homeward, Tae [D]think a[G]gain.
🎸 2. Strumming Pattern (3/4 Scottish Anthem Feel)Slow, dignified waltz rhythm:
↓ ↓↑ ↓↑
Count: 1 2 3
or simplified:
Bass – Down – Up
How to play it:
- Beat 1: Play the bass note (thumb or pick)
- Beats 2–3: Light down-up motion (brush lightly across top strings)
- Keep the motion flowing gently, emphasizing beat 1 for that anthemic pulse.
6th string (bass) → soft down-up on beats 2–3
🎶 3. Fingerpicking Tab (for All Verses)Use a slow arpeggio pattern that fits the 3/4 feel:
T – I – M – T – I – M
(Thumb = bass, Index = G string, Middle = B string)
Let every note ring slightly for a resonant, solemn tone.
Verse 1 Fingerpicking Example
G
e|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
G|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
D|--------0-------|--------0-------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|--3-------------|--3-------------|
O flower of Scotland
D G
e|------2---2-----|------2---2-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----3---3---3---|----3---3---3---|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------2-------|--------2-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--0-------------|--0-------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
When will we see your like again
C G
e|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----1---1---1---|----1---1---1---|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--2-------------|--2-------------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
A|--3-------------|--3-------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|--3-------------|--3-------------|
That fought and died for your wee bit hill and glen
C G C G
e|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----1---1---1---|----0---0---0---|----1---1---1---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--2-------------|--------0-------|--2-------------|--------0-------|
A|--3-------------|----------------|--3-------------|----------------|
E|----------------|--3-------------|----------------|--3-------------|
And stood against him, proud Edward’s army
G D G
e|------0---0-----|------2---2-----|------0---0-----|------0---0-----|
B|----0---0---0---|----3---3---3---|----0---0---0---|----0---0---0---|
G|--------0-------|--------2-------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--0-------------|--0-------------|--------0-------|--------0-------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|--3-------------|----------------|--3-------------|--3-------------|
And sent him homeward tae think again.
💡 Performance Tips
🎵 Tempo & Feel:
Keep it slow and reverent — almost hymn-like.
Count softly: “ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three.”
🎵 Tone:
Use fingers instead of a pick to keep the sound warm and resonant.
Let the bass note ring under the melody.
🎵 Bass Alternation (for fingerstyle):
G: 6th → 4th string
C: 5th → 4th
D: 4th → 5th
🎵 Optional Ornaments (for Celtic feel):
Hammer-on A string 0→2 for G chord.
Slide into C (A string 2→3) for a soft lilt.
Pull-off G string (2→0) during D chords for texture.
🎵 Ending (slow arpeggio):
e|--3-----------|
B|----0---------|
G|------0-------|
D|--------0-----|
A|--------------|
E|--3-----------|
Let it ring — quiet and resolute, like the final note of a pipe band tune.
If you want to play along with the Corries use the chords below.
O [F#]flower of Scotland
When will we [C#]see your [F#]like again
That [B]fought and [F#]died for
Your [C#]wee bit hill and [F#]glen
And stood against him
Proud [B]Edward's [F#]army
And [B]sent him [F#]homeward
Tae [B]think a[F#]gain
The [F#]hills are bare now
And autumn [C#]leaves lie [F#]thick and still
O'er [B]land that is [F#]lost now
Which [C#]those so dearly [F#]held
And stood against him
Proud [B]Edward's [F#]army
And [B]sent him [F#]homeward
Tae [B]think a[F#]gain
[F#]Those days are passed now
And in the [C#]past they [B]must re[F#]main
But [B]we can still [F#]rise now
And [C#]be the nation a[F#]gain
O [F#]flower of Scotland
When will we [C#]see your [F#]like again
That [B]fought and [F#]died for
Your [C#]wee bit hill and [F#]glen
And stood against him
Proud [B]Edward's [F#]army
And [B]sent him [F#]homeward
Tae [B]think a[F#]gain
The [F#]hills are bare now
And autumn [C#]leaves lie [F#]thick and still
O'er [B]land that is [F#]lost now
Which [C#]those so dearly [F#]held
And stood against him
Proud [B]Edward's [F#]army
And [B]sent him [F#]homeward
Tae [B]think a[F#]gain
[F#]Those days are passed now
And in the [C#]past they [B]must re[F#]main
But [B]we can still [F#]rise now
And [C#]be the nation a[F#]gain
King Edward 1st of England
Flower of Scotland tenor guitar / mandola tab in CGDA tuning followed by the standard guitar tab.
Flower of Scotland guitar chords and tabs
Flower of Scotland guitar tab by The Corries
Below is the ebook list of Irish Folk Songs with guitar chords
in 3 keys. Price €8.90 and I'll email the ebook after purchase .
The chords are suited to ukulele, banjo or mandolin also.
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in 3 keys. Price €8.90 and I'll email the ebook after purchase .
The chords are suited to ukulele, banjo or mandolin also.
Martin
The Corries ''Oh Flower Of Scotland Song''
The Flower Of Scotland Poem
Oh flower of Scotland, so bonnie and bright
With petals of purple, and leaves of green light
Your beauty surpasses the rolling sea
A symbol of freedom, and courage so mighty
From the highlands to the lowlands, you bloom with grace
A symbol of strength, in this ancient place
Your thistle prickles, a warning to foes
But to those who love you, your beauty shows
In fields and meadows, you dance in the breeze
A vibrant reminder, of our land's rich history
For you have witnessed, the battles fought
And stood tall and proud, through every onslaught
Your fragrance fills the air, with a sweet perfume
A reminder of Scotland, in every bloom
And though your life may be fleeting and brief
Your legacy lives on, in our hearts and beliefs
Oh flower of Scotland, so proud and true
You represent a nation, brave and true
With every petal, you tell a story
Of a land that's fierce, and filled with glory
So let us raise our voices, and sing your praise
For you are the flower, that will never fade
Forever blooming, in this bonnie land
The symbol of Scotland, forever in our hands.
Oh flower of Scotland, so bonnie and bright
With petals of purple, and leaves of green light
Your beauty surpasses the rolling sea
A symbol of freedom, and courage so mighty
From the highlands to the lowlands, you bloom with grace
A symbol of strength, in this ancient place
Your thistle prickles, a warning to foes
But to those who love you, your beauty shows
In fields and meadows, you dance in the breeze
A vibrant reminder, of our land's rich history
For you have witnessed, the battles fought
And stood tall and proud, through every onslaught
Your fragrance fills the air, with a sweet perfume
A reminder of Scotland, in every bloom
And though your life may be fleeting and brief
Your legacy lives on, in our hearts and beliefs
Oh flower of Scotland, so proud and true
You represent a nation, brave and true
With every petal, you tell a story
Of a land that's fierce, and filled with glory
So let us raise our voices, and sing your praise
For you are the flower, that will never fade
Forever blooming, in this bonnie land
The symbol of Scotland, forever in our hands.
