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The Pigeon On The Gate

Reel
E Dorian
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Standard Dorian

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by Adam 6/6/2025
Chord arrangement: Em | Em | D | D | Em | Em | D | D-Em // Em | Em/G | D | Bm | Em | Em/G | D | D-Em

A staple in Irish sessions, "Pigeon on the Gate" in E Dorian is often played with a relentless, driving rhythm. While the Em-D progression is standard, some guitarists in DADGAD (capo 2) might add subtle G major voicings or drones, or a quick A minor, to add texture to the core E Dorian sound without overcrowding its rapid melody. Pairs up nicely with Tam lin. Open the arrangement to leave a comment! 👇

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