Misc Traditional - Loch Lomond

this is an old song that sounds lovely on the piano – accordion .
( beginners can simplify Bdim/G to G and Am7 to Am ) .
i suggest reading the history behind this song , because it adds a new depth to
the understanding of the beauty of this piece . amouse197 .

G Bdim/G C D
by yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes ,
G Em C D
where the sun shines bright on loch lo – mon’ .
C G Am7 C
where me and me true love were ever wont to gae
G C D G
on the bonnie , bonnie banks o’ loch lo – mon’ .

chorus :
G Bdim/G C D
o ye’ll tak’ the high road and i’ll tak the low road ,
G Em C D
an’ i’ll be in scotland afore ye;
C G Am7 Am C
but me and me true love will never meet again
G C D G
on the bonnie , bonnie banks o’ loch lo – mon’ .

G Bdim/G C D
’twas there that we parted in yon shady glen ,
G Em C D
on the steep , steep sides o’ ben lo – mon’ ,
C G Am7 Am C
where in deep purple hue the hieland hills we view ,
G C D G
an’ the moon comin’ out in the gloa – min’ .

( chorus )
G Bdim/G C D
the wee birdies sing and the wild flow’rs spring ,
G Em C D
and in sunshine the waters lie slee – pin’;
C G Am7 Am C
but the broken heart it ken nae second spring again ,
G C D G
tho’ the waefu’ may cease frae their gree – tin’