Intro: Mandolin
             
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Intro: Guitar

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verse 1:

         G            Em
It takes two to get together
         C               D
It takes time to make it last
      G             Em
We'll all end up in some way
         C                     D
Like the drink in last night's glass
          G                  Em
But we'll take this chance together
         c               D
Lets not think about the end
C              G
Never mind the strangers
          C              D
'Cos I'll always be your friend
          G      (Repeat intro)
until the end

following verses: same chords

We've crossed the sea together
We've had our ups and downs
We've gone further than we've ever dreamed
From our county Galway home
If we're up on top tomorrow
Or if it all just ends
Never mind the strangers
'Cos I'll always be your friend
until the end

It has'nt all been easy
But sure that's the way it is
We've been shaken, rocked and rattled
Taken jabs and body blows
There's a strenght in being together
Like a steel bar that won't bend
Never mind the strangers
'Cos I'll always be your friend
until the end

Even now it's hard to think back
When did it all begin
Was it some night drinking in Gay Brownes pub
Every soul is welcomed in
On this fine summers evening
As the blue of night descends
Never mind the strangers
'Cos I'll always be your friend
until the end

We've seen the other side of life
And no been too impressed
It does'nt beat a day at home
If you put it to the test
But at least we took the challenge
We did'nt just pretend
Never mind the strangers
'Cos I'll always
Always be your friend
until the end

repeat intro till fade

CHORDS USED:

MANDOLIN:

G: 0023
Em:0223
C: 0230
D: 2002

Guitar:

G: 320033
Em:022000
C: x32010
D: xx0232