Mark Knopfler – Lily Of The West chords
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lily of the West - Mark Knopfler & The Chieftains ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: Jeff.Smart Email: Tuning: Standard This song is from the Chieftains album "The Long Black Veil" but this version is arranged and sung by Mark Knopfler. Everything should be correct. Have fun playing this great tune.C G C Am F/G C FWhen first I came to Ireland some pleasure for to findC G/B Am Em C FIt's there I spied a damsel fair, most pleasing to my mindC G/B Am Em C F Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes like arrows pierced my breastC G C Am F/G Csus CAnd I call her lovely Molly O', the lily of the westC G C Am F/G C FOne day as I was walking down by a shady groveC G/B Am Em C FI spied a lord of high degree conversing with my loveC G/B Am Em C F As she sang her song delightfully while I was sore oppressedC G C Am F/G Csus CSaying I bid adieu to Molly O', the lily of the westWell, I stepped up with my rapier and my dagger in my hand And I dragged him from my false love and boldly I bid him stand But being mad with desperation I swore I'd pierce his breast I was then deceived by Molly O', the lily of the west I then did stand stand my trial, and boldly I did plead A flaw was in my indictment found and that soon had me freed That beauty bright I did adore, the judge did her address Now go, you faithless Molly O', the lily of the west Now that I've gained my liberty a-rovin' I will go I ramble through old Ireland and travel Scotland o'er Though she thought to swear my life away she still disturbs my rest, I still must style her, Molly O', the lily of the west.