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She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

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Marching song which has been around (with various lyrics) for about 400 years.
Intro = C  
Verse 1
CRound her neck she wore a yellow ribbon
She Amwore it in the springtime and Din the month of GMay
And Cif you asked her why she always wore it
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Chorus
CFar aFway far aCway
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Verse 2
CRound her neck she wore a golden locket
She Amwore it in the night time and Dwore it every Gday
And Cif you asked her why she always wore it
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Chorus
CFar aFway far aCway
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Verse 3
COn her hearth she kept a fire burning
She Amkept it fall and Cwinter and Din the month of GMay
And Cif you asked her why she always kept it
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Chorus
CFar aFway far aCway
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Verse 4
CSaved her love and saved her warmest kisses
She Amsaved them fall and Cwinter and Din the month of GMay
And Cif you asked her why she always saved them
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Chorus
CFar aFway far aCway
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
Chorus
CFar aFway far aCway
She`d Amtell you for her Clover who was Gfar far aCway
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The story behind the song

This traditional song paints a vivid picture of a woman's unwavering devotion. With a yellow ribbon worn round her neck, she holds a constant vigil for a lover who is far away. It's a simple, enduring symbol of hope and faithfulness, worn every day and night, a quiet promise kept until his return. Playing it feels like stepping into a timeless story of love and longing.

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