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Judy Collins - John Riley
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[Intro]
Am    D
[Verse 1]
A fair young Ammaid Dwas in her AmgardenD  
AmStrange young man Dcame riding AmbyD  
He said, "Fair Ammaid, Cwill you Gmarry Emme?"
And this Danswer, was Amher reply
[Verse 2]
"Oh no, kind Amsir, DI cannot marry AmtheeD  
For AmI’ve a love Dand he sails the AmseaD  
And though he’s been Amgone Cfor Gseven Emyears
Still, he Dwill return to Amme"
[Verse 3]
"Well, what if Amhe’s in Dsome battle AmslainD  
Or if Amhe’s been Ddrowned in the deep salt AmseaD  
Or if he’s Amfound CaGnother Emlove
And he and his Dlove both married Ambe"
[Verse 4]
"If he’s Amin  Dsome battle AmslainD  
Then AmI shall die when the Dmoon doth AmwaneD  
And if he’s Amdrowned Cin the Gdeep salt Emsea
Still I’m Dtrue to his memoAmry"
[Verse 5]
"And if he’s Amfound Danother AmloveD  
And Amhe and his love Dboth married AmbeD  
I wish them Amhealth Cand GhappiEmness
Where they Dlive across the Amsea"
[Verse 6]
He picked her Amup Din his arms so AmstrongD  
And Amkisses he gave her Done two AmthreeD  
Said, "Weep no Ammore Cmy own Gtrue Emlove
I am your Dlong lost John RiAmley"
Said, "Weep no Ammore Cmy own Gtrue Emlove
I am your Dlong lost John RiAmley"

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John Riley

by Judy Collins

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Judy Collins - John Riley

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"

About John Riley Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play John Riley by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “John Riley chords”, “John Riley guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins John Riley chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy John Riley chords and for experienced players who want accurate John Riley lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, D, A, C, G, Em.

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The chords for "John Riley" show the original chord names (including Am, D, A, C, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.