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Houghton Weavers - Coal Hole Cavalry Chords

ChordsAm, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

AmEarlymorning’GdreamingisAmshattered,
AmOneclitter-clatteron Gt’cobbles Amoutside.
AmTh’owdknocker-up Grat-tatting’on’t Amth’winders,
AmMaking’sure Gnobody’so’erAmlied.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGrainorAmfine.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGdownto Amt’mine.
AmFatheryawning,Gdrizzleon’t Amth’winder,
AmMoreclitter-clatteringcomingGdown Amth’hill.
AmStairsarecreaking,GcupboarddoorsAmbanging,
AmFatherswaitingforGUncleAmBill.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGrainorAmfine.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGdownto Amt’mine.
AmMamisfillinghisGbottlewithAmwater,
AmClatter-clitter-clatterandGrattleon’tAmlatch.
AmClogsint’lobbyandGtalkingAmquiet,
AmDon’tgiveatossaboutGSaturday’sAmmatch.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGrainorAmfine.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGdownto Amt’mine.
AmComeonBillylad,GbestgetAmgoing,
AmClatter-clitter-clatterandGfrontdoorAmbang!
AmGoingdownto Gth’muckyoldAmcoalpit,
AmHearth’pit-hatan’GsnaptinAmclang.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGrainorAmfine.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGdownto Amt’mine.
AmColliersridingaGmillionAmhorses,
AmClatter-clitter-clatterallGovertheAmworld.
AmGoawayinjuns,Gcavalry’sAmcoming,
AmPicksandshovelsandGbanners Amunfurled.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGrainorAmfine.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGdownto Amt’mine.
AmBuzzer’sblowinoutGsoundsofAmvictory,
AmClatter-clitter-clatter’sallGoverandAmdone.
AmAllgoesquiet,andGsleepisAmcoming
AmIwishIwereacollier,itGmustbeAmfun.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGrainorAmfine.
AmClitteringclattering,Gcoal-holecavalry,
AmGallopingGdownto Amt’mine.
AlbumWork Of The Weavers
GenresFolk
Year1993
KeyAm
DifficultyEasy

How to play Coal Hole Cavalry on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Houghton Weavers - Coal Hole Cavalry on guitar requires 2 chords and 1 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Coal Hole Cavalry uses these transitions most often: Am → G (48) and G → Am (48). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - G chord transition.

1. Am → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 48 times.

Am to G

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Coal Hole Cavalry.

  • Coal Hole Cavalry includes 96 chord transitions, 1 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Coal Hole Cavalry contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Coal Hole Cavalry connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → G: 21%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → Am: 13%