Capo 3rd fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
Verse 1
Fare you well; on the morrow I must leave,
And I'm bound for a far and distant land.
A tale would tell, of my poor heart and how it grieves,
So for you my love; this sorrowful Pa-van.
Chorus 1
I was born in Lincoln county, and the son of a country wife am I.
Out of all the flowers growing wild in yon forest,
You're the fairest rose on which I've laid an eye.
Interlude
Verse 2
Love me hard; with the dawn I'll be gone,
And I don't know if I'll be back a-gain.
God as my guard; I'm the champion of the wronged,
Off to Holy Wars to fight the Sara-cen.
Chorus 2
I was born in Lincoln county, and the son of a country wife am I.
Out of all the flowers growing wild in yon forest,
You're the fairest rose on which I've laid an eye.
Interlude
Bridge 1
While you're away does your spouse turn a whore?
Or a chastity belt maiden while cru-sader's at war?
I'm tired of my chain mail, my armour makes me sore,
And it all seems so fu...tile.
Interlude
Verse 3
Weep you will, but my love I cannot stay,
Dry your eyes and we'll share a parting kiss.
Wait un-til the advent of that day,
When I'm home and gone is sadness as this.
Chorus 3
I was born in Lincoln county, and the son of a country wife am I.
Out of all the flowers growing wild in yon forest,
You're the fairest rose on which I've laid an eye.
Outro
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