TRI MARTOLOD Song Lyrics And Guitar Chords
4/4 timing(Alan Stivell) Original version by Alan Stivell with a capo on the 3rd fret. The sheet music and tin whistle notes are included.
Back to the Brittany folk songs .Tri Martolod mandolin tab plus flute sheet music in C and another version in D Major with lyrics and chords.
Intro: Am-C-Dm-F-G (2x)
|: Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank i vonet (Am)da (Em)vea(Am)jiñ :I
|: E (Am)vonet da vea(C)jiñ, gê!
E (Dm)vonet da (F)vea(G)jiñ :I
|: Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set beteg an (Am)Douar (Em)Ne(Am)vez :I
|: Be(Am)teg an Douar Ne(C)vez, gê!
Be(Dm)teg an Douar (F)Ne(G)vez :I
|: E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh o deus mouil(Am)het o (Em)eori(Am)où :I
|: O (Am)deus mouilhet o (C)eorioù, gê !
O (Dm)deus mouilhet o (F)eori(G)où :I
|: Hag e-barzh (Am)ar veilh-(G)se... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Hag e-barzh (Am)ar veilh-(G)se e oa (Am)ur serv(Em)ijou(Am)rez :I
Am-C-Dm-F-G (2x)
Interlude musical
|: Pe(Am)lec'h on-oa kon(C)esañs, gê !
Pe(Dm)lec'h on-oa ko(F)ne(G)sañs :I
|: En Naoned (Am)er marc'(G)had... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
En Naoned (Am)er marc'(G)had on-oa (Am)choajet (Em)ur wa(Am)lenn :I
English Translation
THREE SAILORS
Three young sailors, tra la la…
Three young sailors went traveling
Went traveling!
Went traveling!
And the wind pushed them… la la la
The wind pushed them to Newfoundland
A
ll the way to Newfoundland!
All the way to Newfoundland
Next to the windmill stone… la la la
Next to the windmill stone, they threw down the anchor
They threw down the anchor!
They threw down the anchor!
And in that windmill… la la la
And in that windmill was a servant girl
Where have we met before?
Where have we met before?
We met in Nantes* at the market… la la la
In Nantes at the market, we chose a ring.
Back to the Brittany folk songs .Tri Martolod mandolin tab plus flute sheet music in C and another version in D Major with lyrics and chords.
Intro: Am-C-Dm-F-G (2x)
|: Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank i vonet (Am)da (Em)vea(Am)jiñ :I
|: E (Am)vonet da vea(C)jiñ, gê!
E (Dm)vonet da (F)vea(G)jiñ :I
|: Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set beteg an (Am)Douar (Em)Ne(Am)vez :I
|: Be(Am)teg an Douar Ne(C)vez, gê!
Be(Dm)teg an Douar (F)Ne(G)vez :I
|: E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh o deus mouil(Am)het o (Em)eori(Am)où :I
|: O (Am)deus mouilhet o (C)eorioù, gê !
O (Dm)deus mouilhet o (F)eori(G)où :I
|: Hag e-barzh (Am)ar veilh-(G)se... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Hag e-barzh (Am)ar veilh-(G)se e oa (Am)ur serv(Em)ijou(Am)rez :I
Am-C-Dm-F-G (2x)
Interlude musical
|: Pe(Am)lec'h on-oa kon(C)esañs, gê !
Pe(Dm)lec'h on-oa ko(F)ne(G)sañs :I
|: En Naoned (Am)er marc'(G)had... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
En Naoned (Am)er marc'(G)had on-oa (Am)choajet (Em)ur wa(Am)lenn :I
English Translation
THREE SAILORS
Three young sailors, tra la la…
Three young sailors went traveling
Went traveling!
Went traveling!
And the wind pushed them… la la la
The wind pushed them to Newfoundland
A
ll the way to Newfoundland!
All the way to Newfoundland
Next to the windmill stone… la la la
Next to the windmill stone, they threw down the anchor
They threw down the anchor!
They threw down the anchor!
And in that windmill… la la la
And in that windmill was a servant girl
Where have we met before?
Where have we met before?
We met in Nantes* at the market… la la la
In Nantes at the market, we chose a ring.
this is the Breton traditional song “Tri Martolod Yaouank” (Three Young Sailors), famously revived by Alan Stivell.
It has a flowing 6/8 rhythm, like a waltz of the sea — perfect for gentle fingerpicking or rolling strumming.
Below is a mobile-friendly layout with chords, strumming, tabs, and lyrics aligned for easy scrolling.
🎶 TRI MARTOLOD YAOUANK
(Key: A minor • Time: 6/8 • Tempo: ~90 BPM • Traditional Breton Folk)
-------------------------------------
🎸 STRUMMING PATTERN (6/8 “Sailor Waltz”)
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
(1 2 3 4 5 6)
💡 Tips:
• Emphasize beat **1** like a ship’s heave.
• Keep beats **2–6** rolling smoothly — the sea’s motion.
• For verses, use lighter strokes; for choruses, strum fuller and louder.
Alternate:
↓ (bass) ↓↑ (chord) ↓↑ (chord)
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🎵 FINGERPICKING PATTERN (Rolling Arpeggio)
p – i – m – i – m – i
(Thumb = bass, Index = G, Middle = B)
→ Thumb hits the bass note (beat 1)
→ Fingers roll upward gently for beats 2–6
→ Keep it soft and steady, imitating the rhythm of waves.
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🎸 MAIN CHORD TABS
**Am Chord**
```
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|0-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
**G Chord**
```
e|--------3-----------3-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|----------------2---------------|
E|-3-------------------------------|
```
**Em Chord**
```
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-2-------------------------------|
E|0--------------------------------|
```
**C Chord**
```
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-3-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
**Dm Chord**
```
e|--------1-----------1-----------|
B|------3---3-------3---3---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
**F Chord**
```
e|--------1-----------1-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--3-----------3-----------------|
A|--3------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
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🎤 VERSE 1 (Fingerpicked)
|: Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank i vonet (Am)da (Em)vea(Am)jiñ :I
|: E (Am)vonet da vea(C)jiñ, gê!
E (Dm)vonet da (F)vea(G)jiñ :I
-------------------------------------
🎤 VERSE 2 (Strumming, add gentle rhythm)
|: Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set beteg an (Am)Douar (Em)Ne(Am)vez :I
|: Be(Am)teg an Douar Ne(C)vez, gê!
Be(Dm)teg an Douar (F)Ne(G)vez :I
-------------------------------------
🎤 VERSE 3 (Full strumming, lively)
|: E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh o deus mouil(Am)het o (Em)eori(Am)où :I
|: O (Am)deus mouilhet o (C)eorioù, gê !
O (Dm)deus mouilhet o (F)eori(G)où :I
-------------------------------------
🎶 PLAYING GUIDE
• Begin **softly fingerpicking** the first verse (haunting and fluid).
• Gradually **add strumming** as verses progress for energy and texture.
• Keep tempo consistent — flowing, not rushed.
• Let each final **Am chord** of the verse ring fully before repeating.
this is the Breton traditional song “Tri Martolod Yaouank” (Three Young Sailors), famously revived by Alan Stivell.
It has a flowing 6/8 rhythm, like a waltz of the sea — perfect for gentle fingerpicking or rolling strumming.
Below is a mobile-friendly layout with chords, strumming, tabs, and lyrics aligned for easy scrolling.
🎶 TRI MARTOLOD YAOUANK
(Key: A minor • Time: 6/8 • Tempo: ~90 BPM • Traditional Breton Folk)
-------------------------------------
🎸 STRUMMING PATTERN (6/8 “Sailor Waltz”)
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
(1 2 3 4 5 6)
💡 Tips:
• Emphasize beat **1** like a ship’s heave.
• Keep beats **2–6** rolling smoothly — the sea’s motion.
• For verses, use lighter strokes; for choruses, strum fuller and louder.
Alternate:
↓ (bass) ↓↑ (chord) ↓↑ (chord)
-------------------------------------
🎵 FINGERPICKING PATTERN (Rolling Arpeggio)
p – i – m – i – m – i
(Thumb = bass, Index = G, Middle = B)
→ Thumb hits the bass note (beat 1)
→ Fingers roll upward gently for beats 2–6
→ Keep it soft and steady, imitating the rhythm of waves.
-------------------------------------
🎸 MAIN CHORD TABS
**Am Chord**
```
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|0-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
**G Chord**
```
e|--------3-----------3-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|----------------2---------------|
E|-3-------------------------------|
```
**Em Chord**
```
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------0---0-------0---0---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-2-------------------------------|
E|0--------------------------------|
```
**C Chord**
```
e|--------0-----------0-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----0-------0---0-------0-------|
D|--2-----------2-----------------|
A|-3-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
**Dm Chord**
```
e|--------1-----------1-----------|
B|------3---3-------3---3---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--0-----------0-----------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
**F Chord**
```
e|--------1-----------1-----------|
B|------1---1-------1---1---------|
G|----2-------2---2-------2-------|
D|--3-----------3-----------------|
A|--3------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
```
-------------------------------------
🎤 VERSE 1 (Fingerpicked)
|: Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Tri marto(Am)lod yaou(G)ank i vonet (Am)da (Em)vea(Am)jiñ :I
|: E (Am)vonet da vea(C)jiñ, gê!
E (Dm)vonet da (F)vea(G)jiñ :I
-------------------------------------
🎤 VERSE 2 (Strumming, add gentle rhythm)
|: Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
Gant 'n avel (Am)bet ka(G)set beteg an (Am)Douar (Em)Ne(Am)vez :I
|: Be(Am)teg an Douar Ne(C)vez, gê!
Be(Dm)teg an Douar (F)Ne(G)vez :I
-------------------------------------
🎤 VERSE 3 (Full strumming, lively)
|: E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh... tra la (Am)la la (Em)la
E-kichen (Am)mein ar (G)veilh o deus mouil(Am)het o (Em)eori(Am)où :I
|: O (Am)deus mouilhet o (C)eorioù, gê !
O (Dm)deus mouilhet o (F)eori(G)où :I
-------------------------------------
🎶 PLAYING GUIDE
• Begin **softly fingerpicking** the first verse (haunting and fluid).
• Gradually **add strumming** as verses progress for energy and texture.
• Keep tempo consistent — flowing, not rushed.
• Let each final **Am chord** of the verse ring fully before repeating.
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