Geordie

Bm A G D A D A F#m G F#m G Bm A G D As I walked out over London Bridge A D One misty morning early A F#m I overheard a fair pretty maid G F#m G Lamenting for her Geordie Bm A G D Oh, my Geordie will be hanged from a golden chain A D 'Tis not the chain of many A F#m He was born of the King's royal breed G F#m G And lost to a virtuous lady Bm A G D Go bridle me my milk white steed A D Go bridle me my pony A F#m I will ride to London's court G F#m G To plead for the life of Geordie Bm A G D Oh, my Geordie never stole nor cow nor calf A D He never hurted any A F#m He stole sixteen of the king's royal deer G F#m G And sold them in Bohenny Bm A G D Two pretty babies have I born A D The third lies in my body A F#m I'd freely part with them everyone G F#m G If you'd spare the life of Geordie Bm A G D The judge looked over his left shoulder A D He said, "Fair maid, I'm sorry" A F#m He said, "Fair maid, you must be gone G F#m G For I cannot pardon Geordie" Bm A G D I wish I was in yonder grove A D Where times I have been many A F#m With my broad sword and my pistol, too G F#m G I'd fight for the life of Geordie D A F#m G F#m G Bm A G D Oh, my Geordie will be hanged from a golden chain A D 'Tis not the chain of many A F#m He stole sixteen of the king's royal deer G F#m G And sold them in Bohenny