Bm Em Bm
Forward, we'll take Beersheba, spur up and on Light Horsemen
Bm D A Bm
Ride on through dust and bullets, 'til we take Beersheba
verse 1
Bm D
Half a mile to the rise, we'll take the Turks by surprise
A Em
Keep the trot, hold the line, as we wait for the sign
Bm D
Clear the brow of the hill, keep it steady until
A Em
We're in range of the guns and then we'll break into a run
Bm Em Bm
Forward, we'll take Beersheba, spur up and on Light Horsemen
Bm D A Bm
Ride on through dust and bullets, 'til we take Beersheba
verse 2
Bm D
Bayonnets flash in the sun, Johnnys squint down their guns
A Em
Captain Davies gives a yell, we went at 'em like hell
Bm D
Riders fall, horses run, empty saddles splashed with blood
A Em
Turkish trenches 50 yards, Squadron A led the charge
Bm Em Bm
Forward, we'll take Beersheba, spur up and on Light Horsemen
Bm D A Bm
Ride on through dust and bullets, 'til we take Beersheba
Bm Em Bm
Slouch hat with plumes a-flyin', spur up and on Light Horsemen
Bm D A Bm
Ride on through dust and bullets, 'til we take Beersheba ('hoyyyyyyyy)
Instrumental
Bm G Bm Bm D A Bm (x2)
BRIDGE
Bm
At full gallop, yelling madly
Bm
Pounding hooves go hell for leather
Bm
Flying horses clear the trenches
Bm Bm/A Bm Bm Bm/A Bm
Man and beast leap up and over...
N.C.
Man and beast leap up and over...
Bm Em Bm
Forward, we'll take Beersheba, spur up and on Light Horsemen
Bm D A Bm
Ride on through dust and bullets, 'til we take Beersheba
Bm Em Bm
Slouch hat with plumes a-flyin', spur up and on Light Horsemen
Bm D A Bm
Ride on through dust and bullets, 'til we take Beersheba
OUTRO
Bm G Bm Bm D A Bm
'Till we take Beersheba
Bm G Bm Bm D A G A Bm
'Till we take Beersheba