THE ROSES OF PRINCE CHARLIE LYRICS AND CHORDS

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(D)Come now, (A7)gather now, (D)here where the flowers grow
(G)White is the (D)blossom as the (G)snow on the (A7)ben
(D)Here now (A7)freedom's call (D)we'll make a solemn vow
(G)Now by the (D)roses of Prince (A7)Char(D)lie
 
(D)Fight again at Bannockburn, your (A7)battleaxe to wield
(G)Fight wi’ your (D)grandsires, on (G)Flodden’s bloody (A7)field
(D)Fight at Culloden, the (A7)bonnie prince to shield
(G)Fight by the (D)roses of Prince (A7)Char(D)lie
 
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(D)Spirits o' the banished, in (A7)far and distant lands
(G)Carved out a (D)new world, wi' (G)sweat blood and (A7)hands
Re(D)turn now in glory, and (A7)on the silver sand
(G)Fight by the (D)roses of Prince (A7)Char(D)lie
 
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Tak' ye (D)strength by the green fields, that (A7)blanket peats and coal
(G)Ships frae the (D)Clyde, have a (G)nation in their (A7)hold
The (D)Water o' Life, some men (A7)need tae make them bold
(G)Black gold and (D)fishes frae the (A7)sea, (D)man
 
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2/4 (R.G. Browne) Corries’ live version on YouTube in D’ major with capo on the 1st fret. This is one of many songs on the site by The Corries about Bonnie Prince Charlie. Guitar work by Marc.