Misc Traditional – Four Green Fields (Ukulele)

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What did I have, said the fine old woman

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What did I have, this proud old woman did say

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I had four green fields, each one was a jewel

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But strangers came and tried to take them from me

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I had fine strong sons, they fought to save my jewels

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They fought and they died, and that was my grief said she.

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Long time ago, said the fine old woman

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Long time ago, this proud old woman did say

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There was war and death, plundering and pillage

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My children died, by mountain, valley and sea

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And their wailing cries, they shook the very heavens

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My four green fields, ran red with their blood, said she.

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What have I now, said the fine old woman

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What have I now, this proud old woman did say

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I have four green fields, one of them's in bondage

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In strangers hands, that tried to take it from me

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But my sons have sons, as brave as were their fathers

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My fourth green field, will bloom once again said she.