Mark Knopfler - Lily of the west
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Lily of the West - Mark Knopfler & The Chieftains
Tabbed by: Jeff.Smart
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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.
When Cfirst I came to GIreCland some Ampleasure F/Gfor to Cfind F
It's Cthere I G/Bspied a Amdamsel Emfair, most Cpleasing to my Fmind
Her Crosy G/Bcheeks and Amsparkling Emeyes like Carrows pierced my Fbreast
And CI call her lovely GMolly CO', the Amlily F/Gof the Csuswest C
One Cday as I was GwalkiCng down Amby a F/Gshady Cgrove F
I Cspied a loG/Brd of Amhigh degreEme conCversing with my Flove
As she Csang her soG/Bng delAmightfulEmly while CI was sore Foppressed
Saying CI bid adieu to GMolly CO', the Amlily F/Gof the Csuswest C
Well, 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.