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John Riley by Judy Collins
John Riley
Tuning:E A D G B E
Capo:2nd fret
[Intro]
Am D
[Verse 1]
Am D Am D
A fair young maid was in her garden
Am D Am D
Strange young man came riding by
Am C G Em
He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?"
D Am
And this answer, was her reply
[Verse 2]
Am D Am D
"Oh no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee
Am D Am D
For I’ve a love and he sails the sea
Am C G Em
And though he’s been gone for seven years
D Am
Still, he will return to me"
[Verse 3]
Am D Am D
"Well, what if he’s in some battle slain
Am D Am D
Or if he’s been drowned in the deep salt sea
Am C G Em
Or if he’s found another love
D Am
And he and his love both married be"
[Verse 4]
Am D Am D
"If he’s in some battle slain
Am D Am D
Then I shall die when the moon doth wane
Am C G Em
And if he’s drowned in the deep salt sea
D Am
Still I’m true to his memory"
[Verse 5]
Am D Am D
"And if he’s found another love
Am D Am D
And he and his love both married be
Am C G Em
I wish them health and happiness
D Am
Where they live across the sea"
[Verse 6]
Am D Am D
He picked her up in his arms so strong
Am D Am D
And kisses he gave her one two three
Am C G Em
Said, "Weep no more my own true love
D Am
I am your long lost John Riley"
Am C G Em
Said, "Weep no more my own true love
D Am
I am your long lost John Riley"
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