A new post by Robin Jones. This time a nice interpretation of Plains of Kildare which was made well known by Andy Irvine.
Lyrics and chords from Ultimate Guitar:
[Verse 1] Dm C G Come all you bold sportsmen and listen to my story Dm C Dm It’s about noble Stewball that gallant racing pony Dm F/C C Arthur Marble was the man that first brought Stewball here F C G For to run with Miss Griesel on the Plains of Kildare. [Verse 2] Dm C G O the fame of his actions we’ve heard of before Dm C Dm But now he is challenged by young Mrs. Gore Dm F C For to run with Miss Griesel that handsome grey mare F C Dm For ten thousand gold guineas on the Plains of Kildare. Dm G [Verse 3] Dm C G And the cattle they were brought out with saddle whip and bridle Dm C Dm And the gentlemen did shout at the sight of the gallant riders Dm F C And in viewing the cattle just as they came there F C Dm O they all laid their money on the Monaghan grey mare. Dm G [Verse 4] Dm C G And the order it was given and away they did fly Dm C Dm Stewball like an arrow the grey mare passed by Dm F C If you had’ve been there for to see them going round F C Dm You’d’ve thought to your heart their feet ne’er touched the ground. Dm G [Verse 5] Dm C G And when at last they came to half way round the course Dm C Dm Stewball and his rider began to discourse Dm F C Says Stewball to the rider “Can you tell to me F C G How far is that grey mare this moment from me.” F G Dm [Verse 6] Dm C G Says the rider to Stewball “You run in great style Dm C Dm You’re ahead of the grey mare almost half a mile Dm F C And if you keep your running I vow and I swear F C G That you never will be beaten by the Monaghan grey mare.” F G Dm [Verse 7] Dm C G The last winning post, Stewball passed it quite handy Dm C Dm Horse and rider both called for sherry, wine and brandy Dm F C And they drank up a health to the noble grey mare F C G For she emptied their pockets on the Plains of Kildare. F/C: 5,3,0,0
