Loudon Wainwright III – Prince Hals Dirge (Guitar)

Prince Hal's Dirge chords by boognishlives This is a pretty easy yet fantastic song that is worth a few listens. No capo; standard tuning Originally played on a piano by Loudon, this song sounds great on acoustic guitar as well. Intro: Am C Am G F Am G Am

Am               
Give me a capon, 

C
And some roguish companion, 

Am      G    F            Am     G Am
A wench, and a bottle of sack.

Am                 
Take me to the ale house, 

C
Take me to the whore house. 

Am        G         F         Am    G Am
If I vomit, keep me off of my back. 

(repeat for the rest of the song) My father, he thinks,

I Am A good-for-nothing, 
And that I won't amount to much. 

But he's not aware of my secret weapon. I can count on my self in the clutch. Show me a breach, I'll once more unto it. I'll be ready for action any day. I'll straighten up, and I'll fly most righteous. In a fracas, I'll be right in the fray. I can drink you under 25 tables, Fight and be a ladies man. But all this will change, When I am good and ready, To become the king of this land. Give me a capon, And some roguish companion, A wench, and a bottle of sack. Take me to the ale house, Take me to the whore house. If I vomit, keep me off of my back. End on Am