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I hope this transcription of the changes is enjoyed by all old and young - I was shocked when I couldn't find this 1914 classic on the site so thought I've submitted it for you all. Thanks! Verses: A E7 A They were summoned from the hillside Dm A They were called in from the glen E7 A And the country found them ready, E B7 E A E A E At the stirring call for men A E7 A Let no tears add to their hardship Dm A B7 As the soldiers pass along C#m F#m And although your heart is breaking E G#m F#m B7 E F#m/E E6 E7 Make it sing this cheer--y sooooong [ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/i/ivor-novello/326246.html ] Chorus: A A/E E7 Keep the homes fires burn-ing F#m C#7aug C#7 While your hears are yearn---ing D A Though your lads are far a-way B7 E7 They dream of home A A/E E7 There's a silver lin-ing F#m C#7aug C#7 Through the dark cloud shin---ing D A Turn the dark in-side out Dm6 A/E E7 A 'Till the boys come home Verse 2 lyrics: Over seas there came a pleading, "Help a Nation in distress!" And we gave our glorious laddies, Honor made us do no less. For no gallant Son of Freedom To a tyrant's yoke should bend, And a noble heart must answer To the sacred call of "Friend!" Thought this song would be a fitting tribute to GB after such a fantastic Olympics! Roll on Rio! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Novello |