Misc Traditional - Foreign Lander

G D C G
iave been a foreign lander for seven years or more
G C G D
among the brave commanders where wild beats howl and roar
Am Em G D – C
iave conquered all my enemies on land and on the sea
G D F – C G
but you my dearest jewel tis you have conquered me

G D C G
i cannot build a ship of love without the wood of trees
G C G D
the ship would burst asunder should i prove false to thee
Am Em G D – C
if ever i prove false love the elements would moan
G D F – C G
the fire would turn to ice love the seas would rage and burn

G D C G
have you heard the mourning dove sheas flying from pine to pine
G C G D
sheas mourning for her own love the way i moan for mine
Am Em G D – C
i lie awake out in the night i see the shining stars
G D F – C G
i wonder if you see them too wherever you are

G D C G
iave been a foreign lander for seven years or more
G C G D
among the brave commanders where wild beats howl and roar
Am Em G D – C
iave conquered all my enemies on land and on the sea
G D F – C G
but you my dearest jewel tis you have conquered me