My Morag The Exiles Dream

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Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][D][G]
[Em][C][D][G]

[Verse]
[Em]Fair is [C]my Morag, [G]my maiden,[D] my Morag
[Em]My tender [C]young Morag [G]that lives [D]in yon glen
[Em]I dream of [Cm]y Morag, [G]dream [D]wander wi' Morag
[Em]Where leaps the [C]brown burn from [G]the mist on the ben
[Em]Where leaps the [C]brown burn from [G]the mist on the ben

[Verse]
[Em]Sweet as [C]hill water, [G]cool waters, [D]hill waters
[Em]My maiden,[C] my Morag,[G] asleep [D]in yon glen
[Em]And cool as [C]the water, [G]like the [D]rush of a river
[Em]Comes this dream to [C] my hot heart, [G]parched dry as the plain
[Em]This dream to my [C]hot heart, parched [G] dry as the plain

[Instrumental]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][D][G]
[Em][C][D][G]

[Verse]
[Em]For fair [C]is my Morag,[G] my maiden [D], my Morag
[Em]My tender [C]young Morag [G]that lives [D]in yon glen
[Em]And dreaming [C] of Morag, [G]dream wand'[D]ring wi' Morag
[Em]I hear the strea [Cm] sing again [G]beneath the cold ben
[Em]I hear the strea [Cm] sing again [G]beneath the cold ben

[Outro]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][G][D]
[Em][C][D][G]
[Em][C][D][G]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Single / Hits

Released 2025

Genre

Folk Rock Celtic Rock

Songwriter Waterboys

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Folk Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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My Morag The Exiles Dream by Waterboys is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas E.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for My Morag The Exiles Dream by Waterboys: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

Em – C – G – D – Cm

Song chords:

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Em C G D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of E. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: Em – C – G – D – Cm • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for My Morag The Exiles Dream (Waterboys)?

To play the Easy Chords for My Morag The Exiles Dream, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for My Morag The Exiles Dream?

The original recording key for My Morag The Exiles Dream by Waterboys is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single / Hits

Released 2025

Genre

Folk Rock Celtic Rock

Songwriter Waterboys

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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