Judy Collins – John Riley (Guitar)
Capo 2
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[Intro]
Am D
[Verse 1]
Am D Am D A fair young maid was in her garden Am D Am D Strange young man came riding by Am C G Em He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?" D Am And this answer, was her reply
[Verse 2]
Am D Am D "Oh no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee Am D Am D For I’ve a love and he sails the sea Am C G Em And though he’s been gone for seven years D Am Still, he will return to me"
[Verse 3]
Am D Am D "Well, what if he’s in some battle slain Am D Am D Or if he’s been drowned in the deep salt sea Am C G Em Or if he’s found another love D Am And he and his love both married be"
[Verse 4]
Am D Am D "If he’s in some battle slain Am D Am D Then I shall die when the moon doth wane Am C G Em And if he’s drowned in the deep salt sea D Am Still I’m true to his memory"
[Verse 5]
Am D Am D "And if he’s found another love Am D Am D And he and his love both married be Am C G Em I wish them health and happiness D Am Where they live across the sea"
[Verse 6]
Am D Am D He picked her up in his arms so strong Am D Am D And kisses he gave her one two three Am C G Em Said, "Weep no more my own true love D Am I am your long lost John Riley" Am C G Em Said, "Weep no more my own true love D Am I am your long lost John Riley"