John Riley

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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"

John Riley chords and lyrics

Free chords for John Riley by Judy Collins. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Judy Collins - John Riley
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[Intro]
Am    D
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]
[Verse 4]
[Verse 5]
[Verse 6]

John Riley Chords by Judy Collins

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