Irish Blessing Chords

[Intro]
Bm F#m G D A/C#
D G D Asus A D
 
 
[Verse 1]
D
As I wave farewell at your door
Bm
I am overwhelmed by sadness
G                    D              G        A
What does this life boast if not uncertainty
D
Will we meet again on this side
Bm
Father willing, face to face
G               D              G
I leave now as though tomorrow may not come
          D           G             D               Asus A
For tomorrow may not come and so I leave this blessing
 
 
[Chorus]
        D            D/F#
May the road rise to meet you
         G                A
May the wind be at your back
        D          Bm          C   A
May the sun shine warm upon your face
         D         D/F#  G       G/A
May the rains fall softly upon your fields
    D         A    Bm            G              A          D
And until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand
 
 
[Verse 2]
D
Though I shed these tears in parting
Bm
I would have you understand
G              D              G       A
I am so much richer for your company
D
Memories will be my shadow
Bm
Hear your laughter, watch your eyes
G                  D               G
Knowing you're a gift the Lord has given me
        D               G           G               Asus A
For the Lord is good to me and so I give His blessing
 
 
[Chorus]
           D                D/F#
May your children grow in wisdom
         G              A
May each hour bring a smile
          D              Bm              C  A
May your tears bring the flowers of new joy
           D             D/F#
May your wealth keep you happy
           G            Asus A
And your loved ones satisfy
    D           A     Bm          G           Asus        D     Bsus B
And years bring memories you are fond to think upon not to cry
 
 
[Bridge]
E C#m A E A
E C#m A E A
E A A Bsus B
 
 
[Chorus]
         E             E/G#
May the road rise to meet you
         A                      A
May the wind be at your back
        E          C#m            D   B
May the sun shine warm upon your face
        E           E/G#     A
May the rains fall softly upon your fields
     E        B   C#m            A              B            E
And until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand
 
 
[Outro]
E C#m A E/G# A Bsus B E
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