+Gregor Mathieson Hi Gregor, did you learn it from my video or did you know how to play it beforehand? Is your version similar to mine or do you do more of that tricky fingerpicking "Gaughan" style stuff?
I learned if from your video. I'm scottish so I thought it would be good to learn a scottish song on my guitar and this video was perfect; do you do any other folk songs? I'd be really interested in learning something else like this!
Gregor Mathieson I'm Scottish too.. lol.. anyway, I haven't made any videos for them, but look up songs like "Twa' recruitin sairgeants", "Johnny Cope", "Arthur McBride" and "Coulters Candy", or "The wild geese". They are all pretty easy to play and all Scottish Folk songs. You might want to try some Irish stuff too, good to mix them together, and if you have any spare cash lying around, buy a mandolin and learn the melodies for those songs on that too! If you like playing that kinda stuff then also go to a folk club, theres a few around that you can sit and join in to learn some of the songs and tunes. Its a little difficult at first as everyone is usually going full pelt, but just ask them the key they are playing in and you are off to a good start! (Usually, if you know the chords D, G, C, A and Em and can change them pretty quickly then you are off to a flying start) Cheers again, Bill.
So happy to discover your video!!! I love Scottish or Irish music... You have an amazing channel, so much interesting for beginners! Many thanks for sharing!!!
I just finished jamming on this song after watching this video. It's a fun song to play. I tried it first, strumming, then fingerpicking and adding some melodies off of the A minor scale. Lots of fun!!
+discoball2011 Ahhh... a convert! lol.. Yeah, I had heard other Gaughan songs before, but only came across that one a few years ago, so thought I'd give it a bash :0). Thanks for the comment!Cheers, Bill.
+Ashley sings Hi, sorry it took so long to answer, haven't had a reply button till now.... whats that about? Anyway, thanks for the comment and did you do your cover?Cheers, Bill.
beauty...I'll practice that in the states where I am and I share it wit cousins to the north in Canada. We'll get together and play til we drop and we'll thank ye the scotsman and drink to ye and never will we stop.
Hi, I'm in the States too, L.A., sunny California for me! You should check out Dick Gaughan playing this song, theres a vid on youtube from WDR folkfestival, the man had some serious finger picking talent! Thanks for the comment though, Cheers, Bill.
Edinburgh is nice for a city, lots of great architecture and history there, just depends what you like. I always suggest doing the coast loop around Scotland, start on the wet coast at Oban, head north (Via Skye if desired) to Durness (can be cold but beautiful) then east to John 'o groats (not a lot to see there though, but its the only road!), South to Inverness then south again through Perth to Edinburgh. Beautiful scenery, white sand and turquoise seas up north and a good few castles and gardens to see on the way. However, there's plenty to see in Edinburgh that'll keep you busy for a few days too. Need to get back to visit the family myself... it's bee a wee while!
@@Billsounds Much appreciated!!! I will do my best. I've heard only good things of Edinburgh but wanted to get out of the city as well thanks for the tips friend will tell ya how it goes. Cheers
The song is about a cop that thinks the man is Irish but he’s from the highlands of Scotland and he lived in Ireland and moved from here to there, Erin go bra means Ireland forever, Scotland forever is , Alba gu brath. My last name or my clan name is McDougal or McDowell I’m Scott’s Irish
It's actually a rendition of a much older IRA Song called Row in the town, this rendition is about an Ulster Scot who went back to Scotland and faced discrimination in Scotland because he was raised in Ireland this song, this character certainly is not celebrating Ireland or being friendly to the Irish he's been given the nickname ''Erin Go Bragh'' upon returning to Scotland he's Identifying himself as a Scottish man from Argyle where his Ancestors have come from the character displays his Anti-Irish sentiments as well as his dismay at the Locals in Argyle for not recognising him as a true Scotsman this is made clear when he says '' We'll I know your a Pat (Irishman) by the cut of your hair but you all turn to Scotsman as soon as your here you left your own country for breaking the law and we're seizing all stragglers from Erin Go Bragh'' He's boasting about how Ulster Scots have remained a totally Scottish Identity while being in Ireland and looking down on Irish Immigrants in Scotland for becoming Scottish calling them Stragglers It's certainly not a song celebrating much friendship between the Irish & Scots but I understand why a Scottish song titled Erin Go Bragh could lead one to that conclusion.
@brendan650 this song predates the IRA and row in the town. This is a song from the 19th century after the Fenian Uprising. The man in the song is a Highlander who were often mistreated and looked down on - much like the Irish - due to them speaking Gaelic. "But were A a Paddy, that's nothing at aa for there many bold heros in Erin go bragh" he is mistaken for an Irish man and while he denies being one, he praises them and says there's nothing wrong g with being Irish. The stragglers comment is made by the policeman, along with the breaking the law, who accuses him of being a Fenian rebel who fled Ireland. The song does not take place in Argyll but rather Auld Reekie, otherwise know as Edinburgh, where the lowland Scots viewed the Highlanders with distaste.
Not sure what you are asking here, but I did put down a mandolin track in the mix, other than that it's just an acoustic guitar song, there is no other music.
Hi, can I just say that all it takes is a little practice, just listen to the flow of the guitar, there's no sudden movements or changes in time, you just have to learn to feel the music. It dosent take long to learn, just have to practice. However, the entire song, other than the D chord part has a strum pattern of down, down up, down up, down, down up, down up, which you can count in bars of 3 (1-2-3, 2-2-3, 3-2-3, 4-2-3) where each segment or bar has a down, down up, down up in it. Hope that helps!
I think Dick Gaughan, Scottish folk singer, wrote it, could be wrong, but he was definitely playing it in the 70's, there's a great video of playing it on youtube.
@@bobjones3415 Actually, it's about a cop that pulls up Duncan Campbell, accuses him of being an Irish criminal and threatens to arrest him, to which D.C. takes offence and beats the cop over the head with a stick, killing him, then escapes in a little boat...
10 years of my life were wasted not knowing this existed. Absolutely brilliant
Thanks for sharing! Erin go bragh!
Beautiful song
Love this version. Cheers for the chords been loving playing this
A thousand million thanks
Best version I have ever heard is Dick Gaughan
Top work Bill ! i played along wid you👍
I love this song, it's one of my favourite songs to play on my guitar.
Thx for the video :)
+Gregor Mathieson Hi Gregor, did you learn it from my video or did you know how to play it beforehand? Is your version similar to mine or do you do more of that tricky fingerpicking "Gaughan" style stuff?
I learned if from your video. I'm scottish so I thought it would be good to learn a scottish song on my guitar and this video was perfect; do you do any other folk songs? I'd be really interested in learning something else like this!
Gregor Mathieson I'm Scottish too.. lol.. anyway, I haven't made any videos for them, but look up songs like "Twa' recruitin sairgeants", "Johnny Cope", "Arthur McBride" and "Coulters Candy", or "The wild geese". They are all pretty easy to play and all Scottish Folk songs. You might want to try some Irish stuff too, good to mix them together, and if you have any spare cash lying around, buy a mandolin and learn the melodies for those songs on that too! If you like playing that kinda stuff then also go to a folk club, theres a few around that you can sit and join in to learn some of the songs and tunes. Its a little difficult at first as everyone is usually going full pelt, but just ask them the key they are playing in and you are off to a good start! (Usually, if you know the chords D, G, C, A and Em and can change them pretty quickly then you are off to a flying start)
Cheers again, Bill.
Oh, and I have a couple of Irish tunes on my channel too, as well as a lot of other stuff... you should check them out too.
So happy to discover your video!!! I love Scottish or Irish music...
You have an amazing channel, so much interesting for beginners! Many thanks for sharing!!!
This will be my next project in DADGAD tuning.....only have to figure out the licks:)
@@WailinHeino I knew I forgot to answer somewhere, Heino !!! Very impatient to listen to you !!!!!!!!!!!! :)
@@elisalouise2678 I just posted my version on "Underrated dude". Hope you like it:)
Cool...congrats for the song...
Great wee tune. Could you tell me the strumming pattern your using please ?
Excellent!!
Wow another version this tune..
Brilliant. Like all the rest...I think youve inspired me to pick up my guitar again...
That's the plan my man, trying to get everyone to play something ... good luck!
I just finished jamming on this song after watching this video. It's a fun song to play. I tried it first, strumming, then fingerpicking and adding some melodies off of the A minor scale. Lots of fun!!
never heard that before but wow fantastic
+discoball2011 Ahhh... a convert! lol.. Yeah, I had heard other Gaughan songs before, but only came across that one a few years ago, so thought I'd give it a bash :0). Thanks for the comment!Cheers, Bill.
vary well done *LIKED* and *SUBSCRIBED*
I love your video. Awesome! You have a great voice.
Thanks Beth, nice to see some people liking the Scottish songs as well as all the other stuff I put on here!
Cheers, Bill.
Thanks for sharing Bill.
You are welcome Ash, thanks for commenting :0)
Bill.
You are good. I enjoyed that in the Dick Gaughan style.
This is fantastic. Great song made new again. I might attempt a cover - and I'll try to keep it honest to your inflection! :)
+Ashley sings Hi, sorry it took so long to answer, haven't had a reply button till now.... whats that about? Anyway, thanks for the comment and did you do your cover?Cheers, Bill.
The Scottish accented voice is an instrument itself and too many versions drown it out. Would love to see ye do mair braw rebel ballads!
Working class hero
beauty...I'll practice that in the states where I am and I share it wit cousins to the north in Canada. We'll get together and play til we drop and we'll thank ye the scotsman and drink to ye and never will we stop.
Hi, I'm in the States too, L.A., sunny California for me! You should check out Dick Gaughan playing this song, theres a vid on youtube from WDR folkfestival, the man had some serious finger picking talent! Thanks for the comment though, Cheers, Bill.
Gotta learn some ol scottish tunes before traveling across the pond thanks!!!
Lol... well hopefully you wont have to wait too much longer to get there with all this lockdown shenanigans... where are you off to?
@@Billsounds lol crazy times hopefully by March of 2021 everything will be good to go... I was gonna make my way to Edinburgh. Got any suggestions?
Edinburgh is nice for a city, lots of great architecture and history there, just depends what you like. I always suggest doing the coast loop around Scotland, start on the wet coast at Oban, head north (Via Skye if desired) to Durness (can be cold but beautiful) then east to John 'o groats (not a lot to see there though, but its the only road!), South to Inverness then south again through Perth to Edinburgh. Beautiful scenery, white sand and turquoise seas up north and a good few castles and gardens to see on the way. However, there's plenty to see in Edinburgh that'll keep you busy for a few days too. Need to get back to visit the family myself... it's bee a wee while!
@@Billsounds Much appreciated!!! I will do my best. I've heard only good things of Edinburgh but wanted to get out of the city as well thanks for the tips friend will tell ya how it goes. Cheers
fab i loved it but whats the strumming pattern may i ask
Same ive been trying to figure it out but can’t quite get it
Holy fuck man what a tune! Definitely learning this. Going to scream it when I play though 😂😂
Conor Mann Happy you liked it, you should look up the Dick Gauhan version though, it's on RUclips too. Wish I could play it half as well as he does!
@@billanderson1686 this version is dope man
@@joshk2181 cheers!
spiffing, Bill
Cheers John!
what is the order of the chords?
The song is about a cop that thinks the man is Irish but he’s from the highlands of Scotland and he lived in Ireland and moved from here to there, Erin go bra means Ireland forever, Scotland forever is , Alba gu brath. My last name or my clan name is McDougal or McDowell I’m Scott’s Irish
But I have my dads last name that’s Parker
It's actually a rendition of a much older IRA Song called Row in the town, this rendition is about an Ulster Scot who went back to Scotland and faced discrimination in Scotland because he was raised in Ireland this song, this character certainly is not celebrating Ireland or being friendly to the Irish he's been given the nickname ''Erin Go Bragh'' upon returning to Scotland he's Identifying himself as a Scottish man from Argyle where his Ancestors have come from the character displays his Anti-Irish sentiments as well as his dismay at the Locals in Argyle for not recognising him as a true Scotsman this is made clear when he says '' We'll I know your a Pat (Irishman) by the cut of your hair but you all turn to Scotsman as soon as your here you left your own country for breaking the law and we're seizing all stragglers from Erin Go Bragh'' He's boasting about how Ulster Scots have remained a totally Scottish Identity while being in Ireland and looking down on Irish Immigrants in Scotland for becoming Scottish calling them Stragglers It's certainly not a song celebrating much friendship between the Irish & Scots but I understand why a Scottish song titled Erin Go Bragh could lead one to that conclusion.
Also, it translates as lovely or beautiful Ireland, not “Ireland forever “. That would be Éirinn abú.
@brendan650 this song predates the IRA and row in the town. This is a song from the 19th century after the Fenian Uprising. The man in the song is a Highlander who were often mistreated and looked down on - much like the Irish - due to them speaking Gaelic. "But were A a Paddy, that's nothing at aa for there many bold heros in Erin go bragh" he is mistaken for an Irish man and while he denies being one, he praises them and says there's nothing wrong g with being Irish. The stragglers comment is made by the policeman, along with the breaking the law, who accuses him of being a Fenian rebel who fled Ireland. The song does not take place in Argyll but rather Auld Reekie, otherwise know as Edinburgh, where the lowland Scots viewed the Highlanders with distaste.
What is the backing music for this
Not sure what you are asking here, but I did put down a mandolin track in the mix, other than that it's just an acoustic guitar song, there is no other music.
What about a Dick Gaughan intro? ;)
Love this song. Greetings from Ukraine
Ukrainian Irish rebels, fucking magic haha!
j ai envie de reprendre ma guitare
+100000
Great song! Could anyone help me with the strumming pattern, please?
Hi, can I just say that all it takes is a little practice, just listen to the flow of the guitar, there's no sudden movements or changes in time, you just have to learn to feel the music. It dosent take long to learn, just have to practice. However, the entire song, other than the D chord part has a strum pattern of down, down up, down up, down, down up, down up, which you can count in bars of 3 (1-2-3, 2-2-3, 3-2-3, 4-2-3) where each segment or bar has a down, down up, down up in it. Hope that helps!
What"s the strumming pattern?
Just listen to it, you'll never get it doing up, down up down stuff... gotta get a feel for the rhythm!
Am i the only one who cant get the strumming down?
I had to hunt for a long time to find out what "lump of blackthorne" meant.
shillelagh blackthorn walking stick :D
Is This Standard Tuning or Drop D ?
By the Way, good sound bro, so cool celtic sounds, and uses simple chords...
standard tuning
Pretty sure the original is in DADGAD
That's a rouser. Thanks.
Thanks David,
Just came across this in 2011, had never heard it before that so thought I'd better learn it!
Cheers, Bill.
Sounds like there’s a bit of sound enhancement going on here. Syncing is way off there’s more than one instrument playing.
correct... you are hear to learn the song though... not about my editing skills!
Erin go bragh... is Irish pride... soooooo... I think your confused mate
I know what Erin go Bragh means. This is also an old name for Edinburgh, in Scotland
I think Dick Gaughan, Scottish folk singer, wrote it, could be wrong, but he was definitely playing it in the 70's, there's a great video of playing it on youtube.
Is that so... I’ll be damned... the lyrics always sounded like the tale of an Irishman in Scotland... you learn something new every day
@@bobjones3415 Actually, it's about a cop that pulls up Duncan Campbell, accuses him of being an Irish criminal and threatens to arrest him, to which D.C. takes offence and beats the cop over the head with a stick, killing him, then escapes in a little boat...
So it is about an Irishman..... sounds like a perfectly reasonable Irish response lol
Never trust a Campbell