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The Devil Went Up to Belfast - Dave Norton

Verse 1:
C
 The devil went up to Belfast, he was lookin’ for a show to steal,
G
 He’d heard of a lad with a ukulele, whose fingers danced like wheels.
F
 He found young Sean in a pub downtown, strummin’ soft, strummin’ low,
C
 And he slid up close with a crooked grin, sayin’, “Boy, let’s see that flow.” (C) (G) (C)

Pre-Chorus:
F
 “Well, I’m a devil, and I’ll wager this, my skills are tough to beat.
C
 But if you win, this golden uke will be yours to keep."
G
 Sean laughed and stood up tall, said, "Devil, make your play,
F 
 But know you’ve come to Belfast where the music’s here to stay." (C) (G) (C)

|Chorus:
|C
| The devil played his ukulele and he made those strings ignite,
|G
| But Sean just grinned and tapped his foot, his melody pure delight.
|F
| When the music stopped, the devil frowned, his pride was on the line,
|C 
| For Belfast’s boy had played so strong, his soul would still be fine. (C) (G) (C)

Verse 2:
C
 The devil’s hands were quick and sharp, his chords rang loud and clear,
G
 But Sean had learned from Belfast streets, and he played without a fear.
F
 The devil ripped a riff of doom, a stormcloud filled the bar,
C 
 But Sean brought light with a lilting tune that shined like a shooting star. (C) (G) (C)

Pre-Chorus:
F
 “Well played,” said Sean, “but hear me now, this soul is mine to keep.
C
 Let’s show this crowd how Belfast folk can make a devil weep!”
G
 He picked up his uke and plucked a reel, the room began to sway,
F 
 The devil grimaced, tapped his feet, but Sean had seized the day. (C) (G) (C)

Bridge:
F
 The devil dropped his golden uke, his pride was burning sore,
C
 “Belfast boy, you’ve got the gift; I can’t take no more!”
G
 Sean just laughed and tipped his cap, “You gave a decent fight,
F 
 But here in Belfast, devil, music always shines bright.” (C) (G) (C)

Outro:
C
 Now if you wander into Belfast town and hear a uke so bold,
G
 Remember Sean who beat the devil and claimed his uke of gold.
F
 The legend lives in every tune that echoes through the night,
C 
 Where Belfast streets and ukulele beats keep the spirit alive and bright! (C) (G) (C)

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