Loudon Wainwright Iii - Prince Hals Dirge

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