intro : G

G C
deep and dark are my true love’s eyes ,
D G
blacker still is the winter’s turning ,
G C D G
as the sadness of parting proves
G C D G
and brighter now is the lantern burning
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that lightens my path to love

G C
no fiddle tune will take the air ,
D G
but i will see his swift feet dancing
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and the swirl of his dark brown hair ,
G C D G
his smiling face and his dark eyes glancing
G C D G
as we stepped out blinkbonny fair

G C
and if my waiting prove in vain ,
D G
then i will pack and track ever take me
G C D G
the long road will ease my pain
G C D G
no jewel of mankind would ever make me
G C D G
whisper love’s words again

for in drink i’ll seek good company ,

my ears will ring with the tavern’s laughter ,

and i’ll hear not his last sweet sigh

and who’s to know in the morning after
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how i long for his dear dark eyes
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how i long for his dear dark eyes
G C D G
how i long for his dear dark eyes