Written by Tommy Makem in the late 60’s, this is an easy song to play along to and to learn, with just 4 chords and an easy strum pattern. A popular version was recorded by Luke Kelly and the Dubliners.
Just 3 simple chords to play this traditional song. Ideal song to work on you strumming. I recommend listening to Christy Moore and Planxty’s version – appreciate the musicianship!
This is another Phil Coulter classic, most famously associated with the great Luke Kelly. I’m playing it in the Key C with a simple picking pattern. Have a listen to the sample audio.
A great sing-along favourite by The Dubliners. The raunchy lyrics of this song resulted in the song being banned by the broadcasting authority at the time of its release back in the 60s! You have been warned! A few bars from the jig Saddle the Pony are included as a suggestion between verses.
This popular folksong was written by Tralee native, Christie Hennessy. It’s in the key of A (capo on fret 2 for this arrangement). I have another lesson on this song where I concentrate on how to play the distinctive Intro.