General Taylor

Words & Music:

Traditional

arr. Great Big Sea

 

This is usually done a capella rather than with the chords here.

 

      C              G          C

Well, General Taylor gained the day.

G          C          F           G

Walk him along; John, carry him along.

      F       C         G          C

Well, General Taylor he gained the day.

C         F      G      C

Carry him to his bury'n ground.

 

CHORUS:

Tell me where you're stormy.

Walk him along; John, carry him along.

Tell me where you're stormy.

Carry him to his bury'n ground.

 

We'll dig his grave with a silver spade.

Walk him along; John, carry him along.

His shroud of the finest silk will be made.

Carry him to his bury'n ground.

 

CHORUS:

 

We'll lower him down on a golden chain.

Walk him along; John, carry him along.

On every inch we'll carve his name.

Carry him to his bury'n ground.

 

CHORUS:

 

General Taylor he's all the go.

Walk him along; John, carry him along.

He's gone where the stormy winds won't blow.

Carry him to his bury'n ground.

 

CHORUS:

 

General Taylor he's dead and he's gone.

Walk him along, John, Carry him along

Well General Taylor he's long dead and gone.

Carry him to his bury'n ground.

 

CHORUS:  [2x]