Intro
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[Verse 1]
Em Am
Oh, as I roved out one bright summer's morn
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Down by Blackwaterside
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I'd be gazing on the flowers that did bloom all around
Am Em F
When a pretty Irish girl I spied
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Oh, 'twas red and rosy was her cheeks
Am Em D
Golden yellow was her hair
Am Em Am
As I clasped her by the lily-white hand
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And I said, "My young sweetheart fair"
[Verse 2]
Am Em Am
There be many a good man's daughter
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Going around from town to town
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There be many a good man's daughter with
Am Em F
Her hair all hanging down
C G F G
They'll be rocking the cradles the whole day long
Am Em D
Singing, "Low-la, low-la, low"
Am Em Am
Was there ever a poor and a misfortunate girl
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Was as easily led as you?
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 3]
Em Am
Oh, that wasn't the promise you made to me
C F C
Down by Blackwaterside
Am G F G
Ah, that wasn't the promise you made to me
Am Em F
When you asked me to be your bride
C G F G
Ah, that wasn't the promise you made to me
Am Em D
When you swore you'd be loyal and true
Am Em Am
When the fishes fly and the seas run dry
C F C
I'll return and I'll marry you
[Outro]
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