Intro
G A G A
[Verse 1]
D E
'Twas in the County Kerry, a little ways from Clare
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Where the boys and girls are merry at the pattern dance so fair
A D E
The town is called Killorglin, a pretty place to view
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But the thing that makes it interesting is my Bridget Donaghue
[Chorus]
A D E
Oh, Bridget Donaghue, I really do love you
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Although I'm in America, to you I will be true
A D E
And Bridget Donaghue, I'll tell you what we'll do
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Just take the name of Patterson and I'll take Donaghue
[Verse 2]
D E
Her father is a farmer, a decent man is he
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And he's loved and well-respected from Killorglin to Tralee
A D E
And Bridget on a Sunday, when coming home from mass
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She's admired by all the people, sure they wait to see her pass
[Chorus]
A D E
Oh, Bridget Donaghue, I really do love you
F#m A D E
Although I'm in America, to you I will be true
A D E
And Bridget Donaghue, I'll tell you what we'll do
F#m A D A
Just take the name of Patterson and I'll take Donaghue
[Instrumental]
D A G A G A G A G A
[Verse 3]
D E
I sent my love a picture, I did upon my word
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Not a picture of myself, but 'twas a picture of a bird
A D E
It was the Yankee Eagle, says I, "Miss Donaghue
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This eagle's wings are large enough to shelter me and you"
[Chorus]
A D E
Oh, Bridget Donaghue, I really do love you
F#m A D E
Although I'm in America, to you I will be true
A D E
And Bridget Donaghue, I'll tell you what we'll do
F#m A D
Just take the name of Patterson and I'll take
[Chorus]
A D E
Oh, Bridget Donaghue, I really do love you
F#m A D E
Although I'm in America, to you I will be true
A D E
And Bridget Donaghue, I'll tell you what we'll do
F#m A D A
Just take the name of Patterson and I'll take Donaghue
[Outro]
A D E F#m A D E (2x)