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Judy Collins - Maid Of Constant Sorrow
[Intro]
D   G
[Verse 1]
I am a Dmaid of constant Gsorrow  
I've seen Emtrials all of my Amdays
I'm going Dback to CaliGfornia 
Place where EmI was partly AmraisedD  G  
[Verse 2]
Your friends may Dsay that I'm a Gstranger  
My face Emthey'll never see no Ammore
There is but Done promise that's Ggiven  
I'll sail Emon this golden AmshoreD  G  
[Verse 3]
All through this Dworld I'm bound to Gramble 
Through sun and Emwind and driving Amrain
I'm bound to Dride the western Grailway
Perhaps I'll Emtake the very next AmtrainD  
[Instrumental]
D  G   Em   Am
[Verse 4]
I am a Dmaid of constant Gsorrow  
I've seen Emtrials all of my Amdays
I'm going Dback to CaliGfornia 
Place where EmI was partly Amraised

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The story behind the song

Judy Collins is celebrated for her wide-ranging musical tastes, encompassing folk, country, and pop, and for the purity of her voice. Her debut album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, released in 1961, showcased her deep connection to traditional folk songs. This song, with its evocative title, embodies the heartfelt narratives and enduring melodies characteristic of the folk tradition. Playing it can feel like stepping into a timeless story of profound emotion.

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Maid Of Constant Sorrow

by Judy Collins

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Judy Collins - Maid Of Constant Sorrow

[Intro]

D G

[Verse 1]

D G

I am a maid of constant sorrow

Em Am

I've seen trials all of my days

D G

I'm going back to California

Em Am D G

Place where I was partly raised

[Verse 2]

D G

Your friends may say that I'm a stranger

Em Am

My face they'll never see no more

D G

There is but one promise that's given

Em Am D G

I'll sail on this golden shore

[Verse 3]

D G

All through this world I'm bound to ramble

Em Am

Through sun and wind and driving rain

D G

I'm bound to ride the western railway

Em Am D

Perhaps I'll take the very next train

[Instrumental]

D G Em Am

[Verse 4]

D G

I am a maid of constant sorrow

Em Am

I've seen trials all of my days

D G

I'm going back to California

Em Am

Place where I was partly raised

About Maid Of Constant Sorrow Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play Maid Of Constant Sorrow by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Maid Of Constant Sorrow chords”, “Maid Of Constant Sorrow guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins Maid Of Constant Sorrow 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 Maid Of Constant Sorrow chords and for experienced players who want accurate Maid Of Constant Sorrow lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Em, Am.

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