-- Play pattern E(1-4) once before vocal begins --

-- Vocals start on the traditional E chord [E(4) in chord notations]

          

        E(1)   E(2)     A         A+G#
May the road   rise to  meet you
    


        F#m7    B7             E(1-4)                    
May the wind be always at your back




        E(1)      G#7            A                      
May the sun shine warm upon your face




F#m7               E(1) C#7       F#m7   B7
    The rains fall soft upon your fields




       E(1)   E(2)   A      A 1/2dim
And un-til we meet a-gain




        E               B           E
May God hold you in the palm of His hand




Adim        E               B7          A  E
And may God hold you in the palm of Her hand