Intro
Gm Dm Gm Cm (2x)
[Verse 1]
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One morning in springtime as day was a-dawning
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Bright Phoebus had risen from over the lea
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I spied a fair maiden as homeward she wandered
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From herding her flocks on the hills of Glenshee
[Verse 2]
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I stood in amazement, says I, "Pretty fair maid
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If you will come down to St. John's Town with me
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There's ne'er been a lady set foot in my castle
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There's ne'er been a lady dressed grander than thee"
[Verse 3]
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G coach and six horses to go at your bidding
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And all men that speak shall say "Ma'am" unto thee
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Fine servants to serve you and go at your bidding
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I'll make you my bride, my sweet lass of Glenshee
[Verse 4]
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"Oh what do I care for your castles and coaches?
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And what do I care for your gay grandeury?
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I'd rather be home at my cot, at my spinning
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Or herding my flocks on the hills of Glenshee"
[Verse 5]
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"Away with such nonsense and get up beside me
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E'er summer comes on, my sweet bride you will be
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And then in my arms I will gently caress thee"
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'Twas then she consented, I took her with me
[Verse 6]
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Seven years have rolled on since we were united
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There's many's a change, but there's no change on me
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And my love, she's as fair as that morn on the mountain
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When I plucked me a wild rose on the hills of Glenshee