John Riley Traditionnal Bm E Bm E

If he is in

Bm E

A fair young maid

Bm

Some battle slain

E

Then I shall die

Was in her garden

When the moon doth wane

Bm E

And if he's drowned

Strange young man

Bm

E

In the deep salt sea

Came riding by

Still I'm true to his memory

Bm D

He said fair maid

A

And if he's found

F] m

Will you marry me?

C] m

Another love

Bm

And this answer was her reply

Oh no kind sir I cannot marry thee For I've a love And he sails the sea And though he's been gone

And he and his love Both married be I wish them health And happiness Where they live across the sea

He picked her up In his arms so strong

For seven years

And kisses he gave

Still he will return to me

Her one two three Said weep no more

Well, what if he's In some battle slain Or if he's been drowned

My own true love I am your long lost John Riley Said weep no more

In the deep salt sea

My own true love

Or if he's found

I am your long lost John Riley

Another love And he and his love Both married be

Chords with capo on 2nd fret : Am Am7 D Am Am7 D Am Am7 D Am Am7 D Am Am7 C G Em Bm