Misc Traditional – The Big Ships A Sailing (Guitar)
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[Verse 1]
G D G Oh the big ship's a sailing far across the ocean D7 D G D Fare thee well lovely Annie I bid you a-dieu G C G And I cant return where small birds are nesting C G D G Or take you dear Annie and make you my bride
[Verse 2]
G D G You remember dear Annie when we walked on the mountain D7 D G D And we saw all those young men a marching away G C G To fight for her country and free her from bondage C G D G When I left you dear Annie I went with them that day
[Verse 3]
G D G We fought hard through winter and many died bravely D7 D G D And we thought of our loved ones, our country unfree G C G And my heart nearly broke when I thought of the mountain C G D G Where I held you in my arms on that warm summer's day
[Verse 4]
G D G But our names they were given by a Judas informer D7 D G D I remember his face, he fought right beside me G C G I was given the assignment to kill him one evening C G D G And bury his body in the deep flowing sea
[Verse 5]
G D G So now you know Annie why I must leave you D7 D G D And why I can't take you and make you my bride G C G For I am in danger and fear every stranger C G D G In village and city who walks by my side
[Verse 6]
G D G So come with me Annie once more to the mountain D7 D G D And walk with me slowly to the ship by the sea G C G And let me carress you and kiss you and bless you C G D G For ever and always you'll be dearest to me
[Verse 7]
G D G Farewell to my homeland, my parents and comrades D7 D G D The brave men who died and fought beside me G C G To the mountains and valleys, the green fields of Erin C G D G May the young men of Ireland bring you liberty