Tom: C
Am C G Am F G C
[Verse 1]
Am C G Am F C G
These are the words that I stole from a bird, over and above
Am C G Am F G C
These are the cards I play close to my heart, my love
[Verse 2]
Am C G Am F C G
All through the dreich it was you I did seek, lowlands and above
Am C G Am F G C
Strange were your ways with a strange turn of phrase, my love
[Chorus]
F C G Am C G
Oh my darling, my fortunate find
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
[Bridge]
Am C G Am F G C
[Verse 3]
Am C G Am F C G
These are the notes that the canny wind wrote, over and above
Am C G Am F G C
Roll off the sea with a blue melody, my love
[Chorus]
F C G Am C G
Oh my darling, my fortunate find
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
[Instrumental]
Am C G Am F C G
Am C G Am F G C
[Verse 4]
Am C G Am F C G
All through the dreich it was you I did seek, lowlands and above
Am C G Am F G C
Strange were your ways with a strange turn of phrase, my love
[Chorus]
F C G Am C G
Oh my darling, my fortunate find
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
F C G Am F G C
You do your best to be true, and I'll do mine
