Lily Of The West

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lily of the west – mark knopfler & the chieftains
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tabbed by : jeff . smart
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tuning : standard

this song is from the chieftains album “the long black veil” but this
version is arranged and sung by mark knopfler . everything should be correct .

have fun playing this great tune .

C G C Am F/G C F
when first i came to ireland some pleasure for to find
C G/B Am Em C F
it’s there i spied a damsel fair , most pleasing to my mind
C G/B Am Em C F
her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes like arrows pierced my breast
C G C Am F/G Csus C
and i call her lovely molly o’ , the lily of the west

C G C Am F/G C F
one day as i was walking down by a shady grove
C G/B Am Em C F
i spied a lord of high degree conversing with my love
C G/B Am Em C F
as she sang her song delightfully while i was sore oppressed
C G C Am F/G Csus C
saying i bid adieu to molly o’ , the lily of the west

well , i stepped up with my rapier and my dagger in my hand

and i dragged him from my false love and boldly i bid him stand

but being mad with desperation i swore i’d pierce his breast

i was then deceived by molly o’ , the lily of the west

i then did stand stand my trial , and boldly i did plead

a flaw was in my indictment found and that soon had me freed

that beauty bright i did adore , the judge did her address

now go , you faithless molly o’ , the lily of the west

now that i’ve gained my liberty A – rovin’ i will go

i ramble through old ireland and travel scotland o’er

though she thought to swear my life away she still disturbs my rest ,

i still must style her , molly o’ , the lily of the west .