Ben "Gitty" Baker

Irish Singing Session Songbook for Voice and Guitar Ben "Gitty" Baker

This 265-page songbook contains all of the best and most beloved traditional songs from Ireland, ready to be played sung and strummed at your favorite session! This collection includes all of the best traditional Irish love songs, rebel songs and drinking songs, as well as some sea shanties and folk ballads that have been popular with Irish bands over the years. The author created this book specifically for people who like to sing Irish songs or strum them on a guitar. Full large-print lyrics are given for each song, along with the guitar chords and chord forms. A short informational snippet for each song, explaining some of its origin and history, is also included. A special "First Lines and Alternate Titles" index is also included, to help you find the song you are looking for. Each song is given in two different keys (C and G), with capo information to help you find your best key for singing. Please note: this is not a tablature or music notation songbook: only the lyrics and chords are given. This is a wonderful treasury of Irish songs perfect for session musicians or anyone wanting to learn more of this beautiful music.