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[Verse 1]
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A fair young maid was in her garden
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Strange young man came riding by
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He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?"
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And this answer, was her reply


[Verse 2]
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"Oh no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee
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For I’ve a love and he sails the sea
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And though he’s been gone for seven years
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Still, he will return to me"


[Verse 3]
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"Well, what if he’s in some battle slain
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Or if he’s been drowned in the deep salt sea
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Or if he’s found another love
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And he and his love both married be"


[Verse 4]
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"If he’s in  some battle slain
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Then I shall die when the moon doth wane
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And if he’s drowned in the deep salt sea
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Still I’m true to his memory"


[Verse 5]
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"And if he’s found another love
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And he and his love both married be
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I wish them health and happiness
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Where they live across the sea"


[Verse 6]
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He picked her up in his arms so strong
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And kisses he gave her one two three
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Said, "Weep no more my own true love
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I am your long lost John Riley"
               Am  C       G    Em
Said, "Weep no more my own true love
          D                Am
I am your long lost John Riley"