Tom: G
Introdução: G C G D G
C G
I went one Sunday evening my true love for to see
D G
I asked her to marry and she would not answer me
C G
The night is almost ended tis near the break of day
D G
I?m waiting for an answer oh what will you say
C G
Kind sir if I must tell you I choose the single life
D G
I never thought it suited for me to be your wife
C G
Then take this for your answer and for yourself provide
D G
I have another lover and you must be denied
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C G
In the course of six weeks later this lady?s mind did change
D G
She wrote me a letter kind sir I feel ashamed
C G
I feel as though I slighted you I cannot hear you mourn
D G
So here?s my heart come take it and claim it as your own
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C G
I wrote her back an answer I sent it back in speed
D G
I only once did love you I loved you dear indeed
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C G
But since my mind has changed me I seek another way
D G
Upon some pretty fair maiden my heart will have its place
C G
Upon some pretty fair maiden my heart shall have its fill
D G
This world is wide and lonely if one wont another one will