The Highland Clearances Chords by Silly Wizard

The Highland Clearances Chords

by Silly Wizard

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Intro: A A Verse 1: A A7/G A/E Ah, for the glens are lyin' bare, A A7/G Dsus2/F# And the wee bit farm deserted, A A7/G Em And the woods of Germany, A A7 Dsus2/F# A Grows in rows o'er the broken hearted. Verse 2: A A7/G A/E Black is the wood on the roofance was braw, A A7/G Dsus2/F# But blacker still is your heart, Victoria, A A7/G Em Sent your men untae our glens, A A7 Dsus2/F# A You'll need the Good Lord lookin' o'er ye.
Verse 3: A A7/G A/E Many hae gane tae Americay, A A7/G Dsus2/F# You burnt their hames and garred them wander, A A7/G Em Gor a' would have stayed wi' the deil himsel', A A7 Dsus2/F# A As bide an hour wi' the cruel Gillanders. Verse 4: A A7/G A/E Ah, for the glens are lyin' bare, A A7/G Dsus2/F# And the wee bit farm deserted, A A7/G Em And the woods of Germany, A A7 Dsus2/F# A Grows in rows o'er the broken hearted.

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Published: February 19, 2026
Last Updated: February 19, 2026