Tom: G
Am G Em Am
He bravely won my heart, wrote me a letter
C Em Am G
With his hammer in his hand, he looked quite clever
Am Em C Am
And if I was with my love, I'd live forever
[Verse 2]
Am G Em Am
But where is my love gone, with his cheeks like roses?
Am G Em Am
And his good black billycock on, all crowned with primroses
C Em Am G
I'm afraid the scorching sun will shine and burn his beauty
Am Em C Am
And if I were with my love, I'd do my duty
[Verse 3]
Am G Em Am
Strange news has come to town, strange news is carried
Am G Em Am
Strange news flies up and down that my love, he's married
C Em Am G
I wish them both much joy, though they can't hear me
Am Em C Am
And may god reward them well for the slighting of me
[Verse 4]
Am G Em Am
"Don't you remember well, when you lay beside me
Am G Em Am
And you said you'd marry me, and not deny me"
C Em Am G
"If I said I'd marry you, it was only for to try you
Am Em C Am
So bring your witness, love, and I'll not deny you"
[Verse 5]
Am G Em Am
Oh, witness have I none, save god almighty
Am G Em Am
And may he reward you well, for the slighting of me
C Em Am G
Her lips grew pale and wan, it made her poor heart tremble
N.C.
To think she loved a one, and he proved deceitful
