The Spanish Lady Lyrics And Guitar Chords

A Traditional Song .Most ballad groups have covered this song , including ''The Dubliners''  but I think the best version comes from Shane McGowan and The Popes and also ''The Jolly Beggermen'' . The most recent job done on the song was by the folk group from Tyrone ''The Whistlin' Donkeys''.The youtube video is of Barry Dodd , and a fine performer he is . Also recorded by The Kings Of Connaught,  Nathan Carter, Celtic Woman. The guitar chords are in the keys of D and G Major and in chordpro. The Kilkenny's, Johnny McEvoy, Orla Fallon, Paddy Reilly And The Irish Rovers [ Lyrics ].Triona and Maighread ni Domhnaill also recorded it but changed some of the words and altered the tune of the song. Christy Moore recorded it on his first album Paddy On The Road in 1969. The Spanish Lay Sheet Music Notes . The tenor guitar / mandola tab now included.

The Spanish Lady Song Lyrics And Chords In The Key Of D

[D]As I went down through Dublin City [G]at the[D] hour of[G] twelve at[A] night 

[D]Who should I see but a Spanish Lady [G]washing her[D] feet by[G] candle[A]light

[D]First she washed them, then she dried them over a fire of amber[A] coal

In[D] all my life I ne'er did see a[G] maid so[D] sweet[G] about the[A] soles

Chorus

[D]Whack for the tooralooraladdy,[G] whack for the[D] tooraloo[G]ra[A]laY

[D]Whack for the tooralooraladdy,[G] whack for the[D] tooraloo[G]ra[A]lay

As I came back through Dublin City at the hour of half past eight

Who should I spy but the Spanish Lady brushing her hair in the broad daylight,

First she tossed it, then she brushed it on her lap was a silver comb

In all my life I ne'er did see, a maid so fair since I did roam.

Chorus

As I went back through Dublin City as the sun began to set

Who should I spy but the Spanish Lady catching a moth in a golden net,

When she saw me, then she fled me lifting her petticoat over her knees

In all my life I ne'er did see a maid so shy as the Spanish Lady.

 Repeat Chorus

I've wandered north and I've wandered south through Stonybatter and Patrick's cloceUp and around by the Gloucester Diamond, and back by Napper Tandy's house

Old age has laid her hand on me, cold as a fire of ashy coals,

In all my life I ne'er did see a maid so sweet as the Spanish Lady.

Chorus X 2

Here are the chords in the key of G

[G]As I went down through Dublin City [C]at the[G] hour of[C] twelve at[D] night 

[G]Who should I see but a Spanish Lady [C]washing her[G] feet by[C] candle[D]light

[G]First she washed them, then she dried them over a fire of amber[D] coal

In[G] all my life I ne'er did see a[C] maid so[G] sweet[C] about the[D] soles

Key of C
[C]As I went down through Dublin City [F]at the[C] hour of[F] twelve at[G] night 

[C]Who should I see but a Spanish Lady [F]washing her[C] feet by[F] candle[G]light

[C]First she washed them, then she dried them over a fire of amber[G] coal

In[C] all my life I ne'er did see a[F] maid so[C] sweet[F] about the[G] soles

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​The Spanish lady tenor guitar / mandola tab-Tuning CGDA

​​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.
Martin