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As with all notation, this is only a rough guide to the tune. The chords included are purely suggestions which work with my interpretation of the song but may not - and need not - work with yours. Experiment and remember, if it sounds right and it feels right then it probably is right.
I've given it here in a key suited to most voices but I actually sing it in the key of G. (I have the guitar tuned DADGAD, playing in D with a capo on the 5th fret.)
Gaughan Website
Song Archive
Song Index B
Ballad of 84
Stave notation
Ballad of 84 lyrics page