Debbie Zepick – Irish Blessing chords

[Intro]
Bm F#m G D A/C#
D G D Asus A D


[Verse 1]
DAs I wave farewell at your door
BmI am overwhelmed by sadness
G                    D              G        AWhat does this life boast if not uncertainty
DWill we meet again on this side
BmFather willing, face to face
G               D              GI leave now as though tomorrow may not come
          D           G             D               Asus AFor tomorrow may not come and so I leave this blessing


[Chorus]
        D            D/F#May the road rise to meet you
         G                AMay the wind be at your back
        D          Bm          C   AMay the sun shine warm upon your face
         D         D/F#  G       G/AMay the rains fall softly upon your fields
    D         A    Bm            G              A          DAnd until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand


[Verse 2]
DThough I shed these tears in parting
BmI would have you understand
G              D              G       AI am so much richer for your company
DMemories will be my shadow
BmHear your laughter, watch your eyes
G                  D               GKnowing you're a gift the Lord has given me
        D               G           G               Asus AFor the Lord is good to me and so I give His blessing


[Chorus]
           D                D/F#May your children grow in wisdom
         G              AMay each hour bring a smile
          D              Bm              C  AMay your tears bring the flowers of new joy
           D             D/F#May your wealth keep you happy
           G            Asus AAnd your loved ones satisfy
    D           A     Bm          G           Asus        D     Bsus BAnd years bring memories you are fond to think upon not to cry


[Bridge]
E C#m A E A
E C#m A E A
E A A Bsus B


[Chorus]
         E             E/G#May the road rise to meet you
         A                      AMay the wind be at your back
        E          C#m            D   BMay the sun shine warm upon your face
        E           E/G#     AMay the rains fall softly upon your fields
     E        B   C#m            A              B            EAnd until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand


[Outro]
E C#m A E/G# A Bsus B E