The Parting Glass

Ed Sheeran - The Parting Glass: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "The Parting Glass" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn The Parting Glass Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Ed Sheeran

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Parting Glass" smoothly on your guitar.

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  F#m           D      A      E
Of all the money that e'er I had
      F#m     D        A    E
I've spent it in good company
    F#m      D         A         E
And all the harm that e'er I've done
 F#m      A     D    Bm  F#m
alas it was to none but me.

Chorus:
    A        D        A       D
And all I've done for want of wit
   Bm  A  D            E
to mem'ry now I can't recall;
    F#m     D      A       E
So fill to me the parting glass,
     F#m        A   D    Bm  F#m
Good night and joy be to you all.

Of all the comrades that e'er I had
They are sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They would wish me one more day to stay

Chorus:
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Good night and joy be with you all

A man may drink and not be drunk
A man may fight and not be slain
A man may court a pretty girl
And perhaps be welcomed back again

Chorus:
But since it has so ought to be
By a time to rise and a time to fall
Come fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Good night and joy be with you all


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Parting Glass" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Parting Glass" by Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran - The Parting Glass: Guitar Chords

Learn The Parting Glass Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Ed Sheeran

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