G C G D C G D C G D Em [Verse 1] Bm Em Oh, as I roved out one bright summer's morn G C G Down by Blackwaterside Em D C D I'd be gazing on the flowers that did bloom all around Em Bm C When a pretty Irish girl I spied G D C D Oh, 'twas red and rosy was her cheeks Em Bm A Golden yellow was her hair Em Bm Em As I clasped her by the lily-white hand G Am C G D And I said, "My young sweetheart fair" [Verse 2] Em Bm Em There be many a good man's daughter G C G Going around from town to town Em D C D There be many a good man's daughter with Em Bm C Her hair all hanging down G D C D They'll be rocking the cradles the whole day long Em Bm A Singing, "Low-la, low-la, low" Em Bm Em Was there ever a poor and a misfortunate girl G C G Was as easily led as you? [Instrumental] G C G D C G D C G D Em [Verse 3] Bm Em Oh, that wasn't the promise you made to me G C G Down by Blackwaterside Em D C D Ah, that wasn't the promise you made to me Em Bm C When you asked me to be your bride G D C D Ah, that wasn't the promise you made to me Em Bm A When you swore you'd be loyal and true Em Bm Em When the fishes fly and the seas run dry G C G I'll return and I'll marry you