Home To Aherlow Lyrics And Guitar Chords
Recorded by Louise Morrissey and also by Nathan Carter. Sent to site by Bob Sharpe. An Irish country music song.
It’s a [G] long long way to Tipperary
But here in new york city [D] that can get you [G] down
Neon lights to the lonesome plains and prairies
I thought far away from [D] home was London [G] town
CHORUS
And I’m [D] believing in this feeling. I’ve a [C] long long way to [G] go
And I [D] see that old Kentuckey moon Shine [C] down on [D] Aherlow
And this [G] feeling that I’m feeling It wont [Em] last I’m glad to [C] know.
For I’m [G] flying home from [D] here when I [G] go
A long long time ago from Queens town harbour
Young Irish folks sailed [D] to Ameri -[G]-ca
7 days to cross the raging water.
7 more to [D] reach that Frisco [G] Bay;
CHORUS
Silver bird flying high across the ocean
don’t leave me take me [D] with you when you [G] go
Staying here I no longer have the notion
Take me back to the [D] glen of Aher -[G]-low.
But here in new york city [D] that can get you [G] down
Neon lights to the lonesome plains and prairies
I thought far away from [D] home was London [G] town
CHORUS
And I’m [D] believing in this feeling. I’ve a [C] long long way to [G] go
And I [D] see that old Kentuckey moon Shine [C] down on [D] Aherlow
And this [G] feeling that I’m feeling It wont [Em] last I’m glad to [C] know.
For I’m [G] flying home from [D] here when I [G] go
A long long time ago from Queens town harbour
Young Irish folks sailed [D] to Ameri -[G]-ca
7 days to cross the raging water.
7 more to [D] reach that Frisco [G] Bay;
CHORUS
Silver bird flying high across the ocean
don’t leave me take me [D] with you when you [G] go
Staying here I no longer have the notion
Take me back to the [D] glen of Aher -[G]-low.
a gentle Irish-country ballad in G Major, with a steady 4/4 rhythm and a wistful, traveling tone.
We’ll use a soft fingerpicked verse (reflective) and light strumming for the chorus (uplifting).
Here’s your mobile-optimized layout with lyrics under the tabs, ideal for performing or scrolling on a phone.
🎶 LONG LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY
(Key: G Major • Time: 4/4 • Tempo: ~90 BPM • Irish Country Ballad)
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🎸 STRUMMING PATTERN (for Chorus)
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
1 2& 3&4&
💡 Tips:
• Gentle swing — light touch on the upstrokes.
• Emphasize beat 2 and 4 for that Irish-country sway.
• Let final downstrokes ring between lyric phrases.
Alternate “boom-chick” pattern for classic country feel:
↓ (bass) ↑ (chord) ↓ (bass) ↑ (chord)
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🎵 FINGERPICKING PATTERN (for Verses)
p – i – m – a – m – i
(Thumb = bass • Index = G string • Middle = B • Ring = high E)
→ Thumb plays root note (beats 1 & 3), fingers roll on beats 2 & 4.
→ Keep it even and flowing — like a train or steady travel rhythm.
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🎸 CHORD TABS (with lyrics underneath)
**G Chord**
e|--------3-----------3-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|----------------2---------------|
E|-3-------------------------------|
It’s a long long way to Tipperary
**D Chord**
e|--------2-----------2-----------|
B|------3---3-------3---3---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
But here in New York City that can get you down
**C Chord**
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-3-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
And I’m believing in this feeling...
**Em Chord**
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-2-------------------------------|
E|0--------------------------------|
It won’t last, I’m glad to know
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🎤 VERSE 1 (Fingerpicking)
It’s a [G]long long way to Tipperary
But here in New York City [D]that can get you [G]down.
Neon lights to the lonesome plains and prairies,
I thought far away from [D]home was London [G]town.
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🎤 CHORUS (Switch to strumming)
And I’m [D]believing in this feeling, I’ve a [C]long long way to [G]go,
And I [D]see that old Kentucky moon shine [C]down on [D]Aherlow.
And this [G]feeling that I’m feeling, it won’t [Em]last I’m glad to [C]know,
For I’m [G]flying home from [D]here when I [G]go.
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🎶 PLAYING GUIDE
• Verse: **Fingerpick** softly for the reflective storytelling.
• Chorus: **Strum** gently for lift and warmth.
• Between verses, let one **G chord ring** to transition smoothly.
• Add a soft bass walk (G → C → D → G) between lines for texture.
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🎵 OUTRO CHORD
G
e|--3--|
B|--0--|
G|--0--|
D|--0--|
A|--2--|
E|--3--|
✨ Let it ring — calm and sentimental finish.
We’ll use a soft fingerpicked verse (reflective) and light strumming for the chorus (uplifting).
Here’s your mobile-optimized layout with lyrics under the tabs, ideal for performing or scrolling on a phone.
🎶 LONG LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY
(Key: G Major • Time: 4/4 • Tempo: ~90 BPM • Irish Country Ballad)
-------------------------------------
🎸 STRUMMING PATTERN (for Chorus)
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
1 2& 3&4&
💡 Tips:
• Gentle swing — light touch on the upstrokes.
• Emphasize beat 2 and 4 for that Irish-country sway.
• Let final downstrokes ring between lyric phrases.
Alternate “boom-chick” pattern for classic country feel:
↓ (bass) ↑ (chord) ↓ (bass) ↑ (chord)
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🎵 FINGERPICKING PATTERN (for Verses)
p – i – m – a – m – i
(Thumb = bass • Index = G string • Middle = B • Ring = high E)
→ Thumb plays root note (beats 1 & 3), fingers roll on beats 2 & 4.
→ Keep it even and flowing — like a train or steady travel rhythm.
-------------------------------------
🎸 CHORD TABS (with lyrics underneath)
**G Chord**
e|--------3-----------3-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|----------------2---------------|
E|-3-------------------------------|
It’s a long long way to Tipperary
**D Chord**
e|--------2-----------2-----------|
B|------3---3-------3---3---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
But here in New York City that can get you down
**C Chord**
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-3-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
And I’m believing in this feeling...
**Em Chord**
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-2-------------------------------|
E|0--------------------------------|
It won’t last, I’m glad to know
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🎤 VERSE 1 (Fingerpicking)
It’s a [G]long long way to Tipperary
But here in New York City [D]that can get you [G]down.
Neon lights to the lonesome plains and prairies,
I thought far away from [D]home was London [G]town.
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🎤 CHORUS (Switch to strumming)
And I’m [D]believing in this feeling, I’ve a [C]long long way to [G]go,
And I [D]see that old Kentucky moon shine [C]down on [D]Aherlow.
And this [G]feeling that I’m feeling, it won’t [Em]last I’m glad to [C]know,
For I’m [G]flying home from [D]here when I [G]go.
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🎶 PLAYING GUIDE
• Verse: **Fingerpick** softly for the reflective storytelling.
• Chorus: **Strum** gently for lift and warmth.
• Between verses, let one **G chord ring** to transition smoothly.
• Add a soft bass walk (G → C → D → G) between lines for texture.
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🎵 OUTRO CHORD
G
e|--3--|
B|--0--|
G|--0--|
D|--0--|
A|--2--|
E|--3--|
✨ Let it ring — calm and sentimental finish.
Nathan Carter song
