The Kingston Trio – Blow The Candle Out (Guitar)

Em
When I sailed into Portland town, I called upon my dear

Em
Her window held a candle, it's light shone bright and clear

  G                                             Em
I walked up to her doorstep, I knew she was within

                                           D     Em
Her candle told the story, boys, and I was home again

Em
I like her good behaviour, I like her easy way

Em
I cannot sleep contented, the night seems like the day

   G                                          Em
To sail in muddy weather, it makes me want to shout

                                            D      Em
And roll her in my arms, boys, and blow the candle out

Em
When I got home to Portland, 'twas as I said before

Em
The candle at the window and my love at the door

   G                                          Em
We let the candle go, boys, we had no care or strife

                                    D       Em
We went to see the parson and she became my wife

Em
And when we have a baby, boys, we'll name him after me

Em
She'll keep him neat and kiss him and rock him on her knee

    G                                          Em
And when this trip is over, I'll sail no more about

                                                 D      Em
Yes, I'll remain in Portland, Maine, to blow the candle out