[Verse 1]
C F
For five long quarters I have been weaving
A# F C
And for my weaving I was paid down
F
I bought a shirt in the foremost fashional
A# F C F
For to march up through Longford Town
A# F
I walked up and through Longford city
A# F C
where Nancy’s Whiskey I chanced to smell
F
I thought it fun for to go and taste some
A# F C F
For five long quarters I’ve loved her well
[Verse 2]
C F
I entered into a little alehouse
A# F C
Begged Nancy’s pardon for makin free
F
and Nancy met me at every corner
A# F C F
You’re hearty welcome, young man says she
A# F
We both sat down at a little table
A# F C
looked at each other for a little while
F
We both sat down at a little table
A# F C F
And Nancy’s whiskey did me beguile
[Verse 3]
C F
I found meself in a little parlor
A# F C
I found meself then in a little bed
F
I tried to rise, but I was not able
A# F C F
For Nancy’s whiskey held down my head
A# F
When I arose aye the following morning
A# F Dm
I asked what reckoning I had to pay
C F
It’s fifteen shillings for ale and porter
A# F C F
Now pay it quickly son and get away
[Verse 4]
C F
I put my hand into my pocket
A# F C
For any money I laid it down
F
It’s fifteen shillings for ale and porter
A# F C F
And all remaining was a half a crown
A# F
I looked up and looked out the window
A# F Dm
and there a fair maid I chanced to spy
C F
I called her in, spent two and tupence
A# F C F
and all remaining was a crooked boy
[Verse 5]
C F
I put the money out on the table
A# F C
Saying I leave this money here with the rest
F
And I’ll drink a health to every young man
A# F C F
And all the lassies that I love best
A# F
I’ll go home and resume my weaving
A# F Dm
I’ll steer me shuttle another while (?)
C F
And if I live to another season
A# F C F
Nancy’s Whiskey will not me beguile
- 1. Chord Gitar Andy Irvine - Longford Weaver Kunci Dasar - Chords.id (Nada Dasar G)
- 2. Ganti Chord Gitar Andy Irvine - Longford Weaver Kunci Dasar - Chords.id (Nada Dasar G)
- 3. Author Lagu Andra Ramadhan