Tono: A
Introducción: A
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I shipped on board to serve my king
I left my dearest dear behind
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She oft' times swore her heart was mine
verse 1
G A
?If ever I marry, you'll be the man"
A thousand vows so long and sweet
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Saying, "We'll be married when next we meet"
verse 2
G A
I could not find one moment's ease
In thinking of my dearest dear
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And never a word from her could I hear
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verse 3
At last we sailed into Glasgow town
G A
I strode the streets both up and down
Inquiring for my dearest dear
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And never a word from her could I hear
verse 4
G A
And loudly for my love did call
?My daughter's married, she's a rich man's wife
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She?s wed to another, much better for life"
Verse 5
G A
I'm sure I'll stay on land no more
I'll sail the sea till the day I die
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I'll break the waves rolling mountains high