The roses of Prince Charlie
D A D
Come now, gather now, here, where the flowers
grow,
G D
G A
white is the blossom as the snow on
the Ben.
D A D
Hear now freedom's call, we'll make a solemn vow,
G D - A
D
now by the roses of Prince Chairlie.
D A A7
1. Fight again at Bannockburn, your battleaxe to wield,
G D G A
fight
wi’ your grandsires, on Flodden's
bloody field.
D A A7
Fight at Culloden, the bonnie prince to shield,
G D - A D
fight
by the roses of Prince Chairlie. + CHORUS
D A A7
2. Spirits o' the banished, in far and distant lands,
G D G A
carved
out a new world, wi' sweat blood and hands.
D A A7
Return now in glory, and on
the silver sand,
G D - A D
fight
by the roses of Prince Chairlie. + CHORUS
D
A A7
3. Tak' ye strength by the green fields, that
blanket peats and coal,
G D G A
ships
frae the Clyde have a nation in their hold.
D
A A7
The water o' life, some men
need to make them bold,
G D A D
black
gold and fishes frae the sea man. + CHORUS
(orig. = capo 1st) (The
Corries)