The Cranberries - So Cold in Ireland: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "So Cold in Ireland" 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.

Learn So Cold in Ireland Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Cranberries

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 "So Cold in Ireland" smoothly on your guitar.

Em          C
Here is a story
    Em           C
Of hope and of glory
Em             C
Eighteen years old
         Em         C
And well I fell in love
           Em
But after that
                C         Em
Where have you gone, from me?
                C           Em
The one that I loved endlessly
            C      Em
We used to have a life
                  C
But now it's all gone
      Em
Mystified...
Mystified...
C
Mystified...
Em
Mystified...
C
Mystified...
Em
Mystified...
C
Mystified...

Chorus:
Em                  C
Does it have to be so cold in Ireland?
Em                  C                     Em
Does it have to be so cold in Ireland for me?
                    C
Are they ready for me?
                   Em
Are they ready for me?
                    C
Are they ready for me?

Where have you gone, from me?
The one that I loved endlessly
We were to have a child
Yesterday's gone
Well I knew the time would come
When I'd have to leave, go on
Look what they've done to me
They've taken my hand...
And it's killing me
Killing me
Killing me
Killing me

Chorus

But I'm afraid I'm returning to Ireland
I'm afraid I'm returning to Ireland, I see
That there is nothing for me
There is nothing for me
There is nothing for me

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

Em

Guitar chord Em

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.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "So Cold in Ireland" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "So Cold in Ireland" by The Cranberries.