Many Young Men Of Twenty Lyrics and chords

The sheet music for tin whistle is included.Written by John B. Keane who also penned the Christy Moore version of Cricklewood. Recorded by Johnny McEvoy, The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones and The Irish Rovers. Guitar Chords in C and in G Major in chordpro, By Marc Fahrbach. Another first for this site and thanks to Marc for the Chords.

​"Many Young Men of Twenty" is a traditional Irish ballad that tells the story of the tragic and often heartbreaking consequences of Ireland’s struggle for independence. It’s particularly associated with the Easter Rising of 1916 and other Irish rebellions, but it can also be seen as a reflection on the broader history of young men giving their lives for the cause of freedom.
Meaning of the Song:

1. Loss of Young Life
   
   • The song speaks to the sorrow and loss experienced by families and communities when young men, full of promise and potential, go off to fight for Irish independence. The lyrics focus on the many men who die young, often tragically, in wars and rebellions, making it a poignant reflection on the costs of conflict.
2. The Tragedy of War and Rebellion
   
   • Like many Irish rebel songs, Many Young Men of Twenty highlights the brutality of war. It mourns the lives lost in the fight for freedom, particularly those of young men who were full of life and promise before they were cut short by political struggles.
3. Patriotism & Martyrdom
   
   • The song honors the bravery and sacrifices of the men who gave their lives for Ireland’s freedom. Though it focuses on the sadness of loss, it also evokes a sense of national pride and martyrdom, portraying these young men as heroes who died for a noble cause.
4. Generational Impact
   
   • The song also highlights the emotional impact on future generations. It speaks of the grief and longing felt by the families of these young men, and how their sacrifice is remembered and passed on through generations.
5. Reflection on Youth and Hope
   
   • There is a bittersweet element to the song, as it reflects not only on the loss of these young men but on the lost potential they represented. Many of these young rebels had hopes, dreams, and futures that were never realized due to their involvement in the struggle for Irish independence.

Many you men of twenty said goodbye song lyrics

Chords In C Major Key
(C)Many young men of twenty said goodbye
All that long day
From break of dawn until the (G)sun was (C)high
(G)Many young men of twenty said good(C)bye
 
(C)My boy Jimmy went that day
(F)And the big ship (G)sailed away
Sailed away and left me here to (C)die
(G)Many young men of twenty said good(C)bye
 
 
I (C)met my love upon the mountain rim
The day he left
I knew
I bore a living (G)child of (C)him
I (G)knew I bore a living child of (C)him
 
(C)And the child was born to me
(F)Jimmy's gone a(G)cross the sea
Jimmy's gone and here alone am (C)I
(G)Many young men of twenty said good(C)bye
 
 
My (C)Jimmy said he'd sail across the sea
He swore his oath
He'd sail back one day and (G)marry (C)me
He'd (G)sail back one day and marry (C)me
 
(C)But my Jimmy let me down
(F)Now they mock me (G)in the town
Oh my Jimmy please come back to (C)me
(G)Oh my Jimmy please come back to (C)me
 
 
(C)Many young men of twenty said goodbye
All that long day
From break of dawn until the (G)sun was (C)high
(G)Many young men of twenty said good(C)bye
 
They (C)left the mountains and the glens
(F)The lassies and the (G)fine young men
I saw the tears of every girl and (C)boy
(G)Many young men of twenty said good(C)bye

Many Young Men Of Twenty Lyrics And chords in the key of G.

(G)Many young men of twenty said goodbye
All that long day
From break of dawn until the (D)sun was (G)high
(D)Many young men of twenty said good(G)bye
 
(G)My boy Jimmy went that day
(C)And the big ship (D)sailed away
Sailed away and left me here to (G)die
(D)Many young men of twenty said good(G)bye
 
 
I (G)met my love upon the mountain rim
The day he left
I knew
I bore a living (D)child of (G)him
I (D)knew I bore a living child of (G)him
 
(G)And the child was born to me
(C)Jimmy's gone a(D)cross the sea
Jimmy's gone and here alone am (G)I
(D)Many young men of twenty said good(G)bye
 
 
My (G)Jimmy said he'd sail across the sea
He swore his oath
He'd sail back one day and (D)marry (G)me
He'd (D)sail back one day and marry (G)me
 
(G)But my Jimmy let me down
(C)Now they mock me (D)in the town
Oh my Jimmy please come back to (G)me
(D)Oh my Jimmy please come back to (G)me
 
 
(G)Many young men of twenty said goodbye
All that long day
From break of dawn until the (D)sun was (G)high
(D)Many young men of twenty said good(G)bye
 
They (G)left the mountains and the glens
(C)The lassies and the (D)fine young men
I saw the tears of every girl and (G)boy
(D)Many young men of twenty said good(G)bye.

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