Ireland's Call lyrics chords and & sheet music

Ireland's Call lyrics chords And Sheet Music

Ireland's Call Song Lyrics And Easy Guitar Chords. written by Phil Coulter. Guitar music by Marc Fahrbach, the chords are in the chordpro format and the ukulele chords for the key of D are included. This song written for the Irish rugby team, another first for this site to have the song lyrics with guitar chords. Sheet music , which is suitable for flute, plus tin whistle notes are included, transcribed by Richard. Recorded by Simon Casey, The Celtic Tenors and by The High Kings.

Song lyrics without the chords.

Come the day and come the hour
Come the power and the glory
We have come to answer
Our Country's call
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

CHORUS:

Ireland, Ireland
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call

From the mighty Glens of Antrim
From the rugged hills of Galway
From the walls of Limerick
And Dublin Bay
From the four proud provinces of

CHORUS

Hearts of steel
And heads unbowing
Vowing never to be broken
We will fight, until
We can fight no more
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

CHORUS

Ireland, Ireland
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call

Ireland's call guitar chords and tab. More guitar tabs here .

Ukulele Chords for Ireland's Call

🎸 Strumming Pattern (4/4 — anthem feel)↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
(Strong beats 1 & 3; smooth on 2 & 4)
🎸 Fingerpicking Pattern (4/4)T – 3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 1
(T = thumb on bass root)

🎵 VERSE 1 — 3 bars per line (4/4)🎶 Lyrics with Chords
Come the day and come the hour
D.......................G.......................D
e|---2-------2-------2-|---3-------3-------3-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---3---3---3---3---3-|---0---0---0---0---0-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---2-------2-------2-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---0------------------|----------------------|---0------------------|
A|----------------------|---2------------------|----------------------|
E|----------------------|---3------------------|----------------------|

Come the power and the glory
E.......................A.......................D
e|---0-------0-------0-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---0---0---0---0---0-|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---1-------1-------1-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---2------------------|---2------------------|---0------------------|
A|---2------------------|---0------------------|----------------------|
E|---0------------------|----------------------|----------------------|

We have come to answer our Country's call
G.......................A.......................D
e|---3-------3-------3-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---0---0---0---0---0-|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|----------------------|---2------------------|---0------------------|
A|---2------------------|---0------------------|----------------------|
E|---3------------------|----------------------|----------------------|

From the four proud provinces of Ireland
A.......................D.......................D
e|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---2------------------|---0------------------|---0------------------|
A|---0------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
E|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
🎵 CHORUS — 3 bars per line
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Ireland, Ireland
D.......................G.......................D
e|---2-------2-------2-|---3-------3-------3-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---3---3---3---3---3-|---0---0---0---0---0-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---2-------2-------2-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---0------------------|----------------------|---0------------------|
A|----------------------|---2------------------|----------------------|
E|----------------------|---3------------------|----------------------|

Together standing tall
G.......................A.......................D
e|---3-------3-------3-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---0---0---0---0---0-|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|----------------------|---2------------------|---0------------------|
A|---2------------------|---0------------------|----------------------|
E|---3------------------|----------------------|----------------------|

Shoulder to shoulder — we'll answer Ireland's call
G.......................E.......................A
e|---3-------3-------3-|---0-------0-------0-|---0-------0-------0-|
B|---0---0---0---0---0-|---0---0---0---0---0-|---2---2---2---2---2-|
G|---0-------0-------0-|---1-------1-------1-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|----------------------|---2------------------|---2------------------|
A|---2------------------|---2------------------|---0------------------|
E|---3------------------|---0------------------|----------------------|

A.......................D.......................D
e|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---2------------------|---0------------------|---0------------------|
A|---0------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
E|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
🎵 VERSE 2 — 3 bars per line
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From the mighty Glens of Antrim
D.......................G.......................D
e|---2-------2-------2-|---3-------3-------3-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---3---3---3---3---3-|---0---0---0---0---0-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---2-------2-------2-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---0------------------|----------------------|---0------------------|
A|----------------------|---2------------------|----------------------|
E|----------------------|---3------------------|----------------------|

From the rugged hills of Galway
E.......................A.......................D
e|---0-------0-------0-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---0---0---0---0---0-|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---1-------1-------1-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---2------------------|---2------------------|---0------------------|
A|---2------------------|---0------------------|----------------------|
E|---0------------------|----------------------|----------------------|

From the walls of Limerick and Dublin Bay
G.......................A.......................D
e|---3-------3-------3-|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---0---0---0---0---0-|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|----------------------|---2------------------|---0------------------|
A|---2------------------|---0------------------|----------------------|
E|---3------------------|----------------------|----------------------|

From the four proud provinces of Ireland
A.......................D.......................D
e|---0-------0-------0-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
B|---2---2---2---2---2-|---3---3---3---3---3-|---3---3---3---3---3-|
G|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|---2-------2-------2-|
D|---2------------------|---0------------------|---0------------------|
A|---0------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
E|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
Verse 1
(D)Come the day and (G)come the (D)hour
Come the power and the (E)glor(A)y
We have (D)come to (G)answer
Our (A)Country's (D)call
From the four proud (A)provinces of (D)Ireland

Chorus
(D)Ireland, (G)Ireland
(D)Together (G)standing (A)tall
(D)Shoulder to (G)shoul(E)der
We'll (D)answer (A)Ireland's (D)call

Verse 2
(D)From the mighty (G)Glens of (D)Antrim
From the rugged hills of (E)Gal(A)way
From the (D)walls of (G)Limerick
And (A)Dublin (D)Bay
From the four proud (A)provinces of (D)Ireland

Chorus
(D)Ireland, (G)Ireland
(D)Together (G)standing (A)tall
(D)Shoulder to (G)shoul(E)der
We'll (D)answer (A)Ireland's (D)call

Verse 3
(D)Hearts of steel and (G)heads un(D)bowing
Vowing never to be (E)bro(A)ken
We will (D)fight, until (G)we can fight no (A)more
From the (D)four proud (A)provinces of (D)Ireland

Final Chorus (Repeat Twice for a Big Finish)
(D)Ireland, (G)Ireland
(D)Together (G)standing (A)tall
(D)Shoulder to (G)shoul(E)der
We'll (D)answer (A)Ireland's (D)call

(Last line slower for dramatic close)

We’ll (D)answer (A)Ire–land’s (D)ca–all… 🎵
(Strum final D once and let it ring.)

🎸 Performance Tips

Use full open chords — they ring out beautifully in D Major.

Keep your right hand moving constantly for that anthem momentum.

On the last chorus, build intensity by strumming harder or switching to all downstrokes for a stadium-style finish.

Perfect for group singing — shout that final “Ireland’s Call!”

The easy guitar chords for Ireland's call
(D)Come the day and (G)come the (D)hour
Come the power and the (E)glor(A)y
We have (D)come to (G)answer
Our (A)Country's (D)call
From the four proud (A)provinces of (D)Ireland

CHORUS:

(D)Ireland, (G)Ireland
(D)Together (G)standing (A)tall
(D)Shoulder to (G)shoul(E)der
We'll (D)answer (A)Ireland's (D)call

From the mighty Glens of Antrim
From the rugged hills of Galway
From the walls of Limerick
And Dublin Bay
From the four proud provinces of

CHORUS

Hearts of steel
And heads unbowing
Vowing never to be broken
We will fight, until
We can fight no more
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

CHORUS

Repeat Chorus in E

(E)Ireland, (A)Ireland
(E)Together (A)standing (B)tall
(E)Shoulder to (A)shoul(F#)der
We'll (E)answer (B)Ireland's (E)call

🎸 Ireland’s Call – Fingerpicked Intro (Key of G)

(using D-shape chord positions)

Tempo: ~90 bpm
Time: 4/4
Style: Travis-style fingerpicking (steady bass + melody flow)
Right-hand:

P (thumb) – bass

I (index) – G string

M (middle) – B string

A (ring) – high E string

🎶 TAB – 4-Bar Intro
D Major G Major
e|---------2-----------2-|---------3-----------3-|
B|-----3-------3---3-----|-----0-------0---0-----|
G|---2---2---2---2---2---|---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|-3---------------------|

A Major D Major
e|---------0-----------0-|---------2-----------2-|
B|-----2-------2---2-----|-----3-------3---3-----|
G|---2---2---2---2---2---|---2---2---2---2---2---|
D|-2---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|-----------------------|

🎵 How to Play It

Fingerpick slowly and evenly, letting every note ring.

Repeat the 4 bars once for a longer intro (8 bars total).

After the last D Major, let it ring for half a bar — then begin singing:

🎤 “Come the day and come the hour…”

💡 Performance Tip

Start quietly, almost reflective.

When you reach the chorus (“Ireland, Ireland...”),
switch to anthem strumming --

↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
and increase volume to lift the song.

The contrast between soft fingerpicking and strong strumming creates that emotional Irish build — gentle pride rising into unity and power. ☘️

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Ireland's Call Sheet Music Notes
Suitable for the flute

The above video is to teach you how to play the song on the tin whistle.The little "d" is the low d, the "D" is the higher D. For the red B, it's a note that I created for this tune, it's a tone I couldn't make with traditional notes. [ Jean ]

Ireland's call

Here’s a full overview of the Irish song “Ireland’s Call”, written by Phil Coulter, one of the most iconic modern anthems ever to emerge from Ireland.

🇮🇪 Ireland’s CallComposer & Lyricist: Phil Coulter
Year: 1995
Genre: Contemporary Irish anthem / Sporting song
Associated With: The Ireland rugby team (IRFU), uniting players from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

🎵 Background and Origins“Ireland’s Call” was written in 1995 by Phil Coulter, the renowned Derry-born composer, to serve as a neutral national anthem for Irish teams that include players from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Traditionally, the Republic of Ireland uses “Amhrán na bhFiann” (The Soldier’s Song) as its national anthem. However, since the Ireland rugby team represents the entire island — encompassing both jurisdictions — there was a need for a non-political, all-inclusive anthem.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) commissioned Coulter to write a new anthem that would:

Unite players from all four provinces (Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Connacht)
Avoid political or religious references
Celebrate Irish identity in a shared, uplifting way

Thus, Ireland’s Call was born — and it quickly became a symbol of Irish unity, pride, and sporting spirit.

🎶 Musical Characteristics

Key: Commonly performed in G major or A major
Tempo: Moderato (march-like)
Time signature: 4/4
Style: Anthemic, with strong harmonies and broad phrasing
Instrumentation: Usually performed with brass, percussion, and full choral backing
Vocal range: Moderate — designed for large group singing

The structure is deliberately simple and powerful, allowing crowds to sing it together — especially at rugby and sporting matches.

🏉 Sporting Context“Ireland’s Call” debuted before Ireland’s first rugby union match against New Zealand in 1995, and it has since become a staple at all Irish rugby internationals.

When playing at home in Dublin, both Amhrán na bhFiann and Ireland’s Call are performed.
When playing away from home, Ireland’s Call alone is sung — representing the entire island.

It is also used by:

Ireland’s hockey, cricket, and rugby league teams
Some Irish Olympic delegations where an all-island identity is represented

The song’s chorus (“Shoulder to shoulder, we’ll answer Ireland’s call”) has become one of the most instantly recognizable rallying cries in Irish sport.

💚 Themes and MeaningThemeDescriptionUnityRepresents the four provinces and both jurisdictions of Ireland as one team.
PrideExpresses national pride without political or sectarian overtones.
CourageEvokes strength and determination (“Hearts of steel, and heads unbowing”).
IdentityHighlights shared Irish heritage — “From the four proud provinces of Ireland.”
Solidarity“Shoulder to shoulder” symbolizes teamwork, brotherhood, and equality.Coulter’s genius lay in writing a new anthem that felt timeless, as though it had always belonged to the Irish people.

🎤 Notable Recordings and Performances

The Irish Rugby Team (1995–present): Official anthem at all international matches.
Phil Coulter & Chorus: Studio version on Phil Coulter – The Songs I Love So Well.
The Celtic Tenors / The High Kings: Powerful harmonized folk renditions.
The Irish Tenors (Live): Grand, operatic interpretation emphasizing the anthem’s emotional depth.
Choirs and Schools: Frequently performed at Irish cultural and sporting events worldwide.

🇮🇪 Reception and Cultural ImpactInitially, Ireland’s Call was met with some resistance, especially from traditionalists who preferred Amhrán na bhFiann.
However, over time, it has earned genuine affection and acceptance, even from skeptics, for its inclusivity and emotional power.
Today, it is:

A symbol of unity in a divided island
A fixture of Irish national identity abroad
An anthem of pride and passion sung by fans in stadiums from Dublin to Tokyo

The sight and sound of tens of thousands of voices singing “Shoulder to shoulder…” remains one of the most stirring experiences in sport.

🪗 Musical and Emotional LegacyPhil Coulter’s Ireland’s Call occupies a unique place in Irish culture — sitting somewhere between a folk song, a hymn, and a modern anthem.
It captures:

The strength of Irish spirit
The unity of diverse communities
The pride in heritage without borders

🎵 Summary TableFeatureDetailTitle:Ireland’s Call
Writer:Phil Coulter
Year:1995
Genre:Irish anthem / folk-style ballad
Purpose:To unite all four provinces of Ireland in sport
Themes:Unity, pride, courage, brotherhood
Key Line:“Shoulder to shoulder, we’ll answer Ireland’s call”
Famous Context:Irish rugby anthem
Legacy:Symbol of unity for an all-island identity
✍️ Final Reflection“Ireland’s Call” stands as one of the great modern Irish songs — not just for sport, but as a musical expression of peace, inclusion, and shared identity.
It may not have the ancient poetry of the old ballads, but its strength lies in its modern simplicity and its power to unite.
In the words of Phil Coulter himself:
“It’s not just a song for the rugby pitch — it’s a song about what Ireland can be when we stand together.”