Key: B
Introduction:
Bb F Gm
Since I first saw him, I think myself blind
Gm D
I look around me and it's only him I see
Bb F Gm
His image floats before me so gentle and so kind
Gm D
He has got a clear mind and firm courage
Gm D F C
Oh, ring upon my finger, little golden ring
Cm Gm D
Devoutly I press you to my lips and to my heart
Gm D F C
Sisters come adorn me, banish foolish fear
Cm Gm D
Twine upon my furrowed brow the blossoming myrtle
Bb F Gm
I serve him and live for him belong wholly to him
Gm D
Give myself and find myself, transfigured by his brightness
Gm D F C
Ring upon my finger, little golden ring
Cm D Gm
Devoutly I press you to my lips and to my heart
(solo)
Gm A° Bb Gm
The blissful dream of childhood has ended
Cm D Gm
Now I drink delicious death with you my love
Gm A° Bb Gm
Now you have me caused me my first pain, that really hurt
Cm D Gm
You sleep, you hard cruel man, the sleep of death
Gm A° Bb D
The veil falls, the bell tolls, the black shawls, the carriage rolls
Gm6
You, my whole world