The Garryowen

"Garryowen" is an old Irish quick-step that can be traced back to the early 1860's. In 1867, "Garryowen" was adopted by the 7th Cavalry Regiment as the official Air (tune) of the Regiment, and the historical nickname given to the 7th Cavalry Regiment and Troopers. It became the Official tune of the 1st Cavalry Division in 1981. "Garryowen" has become undoubtedly the most famous of all the regimental marches in the Army. --- http://www.1cda.org/

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[pastorstevensimpson]

Nice job--is this traditionally played in D?

[ChetAtkins]

Thanks! I do not know if D is the traditional key, but most everyone I've known that has played it has done so in D. It works really well in that key.

[gawaho]

Nice work....but I'm not sure that Jake and Elwood would approve. Love the t-shirt.

[ChetAtkins]

Thanks! Yep, you are probably right about Jake and Elwood. I bought the shirt at House of Blues in Chicago.

[blahonyou123]

7th calvary still uses it today! kudos on knowing history :)

[kirstenthegoth]

A traditional Irish melody, Garryowen was introduced to the 7th Cavalry by Custer's adjutant who had formerly served with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers (British Army).

[18hoss]

"King John's garden" in Limerick Ireland.

[angloirishcad]

Lol, the garryowen is way older than the 1860's, and was likely marched to be Redcoats in the Revolutionary War

[BFFbleachfansforever]

Garryownen is a place in limerick XD

[droners]

This was played at our First Cav First team graduation in 67'. Never forget it, good job!

[SMOKEnPipes]

@kirstenthegoth and the tune was actually written about a fella out on a binge and trying to make his way home from the pub we americans relate the tune to Custers' 7th and many Just Cavalry In general during the indian wars what with John Wayne and Henry fonda and a few other great movies That is the origin of the song

[Broadsidejohn]

Och. Play it in a kilt in a restroom and it makes for great acoustics, laddy.