The Ring Your Mother Wore

Eb Ab Ab Bb An old man was bidding his daughter goodbye Eb Ab His roof she was leaving that day Bb Ab Fb You're going to be married, He said with a sigh Bb Eb From the old home, You're going away Bb Bb I can't give you riches it's true Bb Bb Eb But here is a gift, That I've treasured for you Ab Db Db It's, The, Ring your mother wore Db Ab On the day she took my name Db Ab Just a plain gold band, I placed on her hand Bb Eb When my partner in life she became Ab Db Ab Db Ab It's a simple gift I know, But my fondest thoughts will be Ab Db Bb Bb May it bring the joy, To you and your boy Eb Ab E That it brought to your mother and me A B He said you must both pull together in life E A And treat all your cares with a smile B A Remember your mother, And be a good wife B E She was loving and true all the while B B And darling, Wherever you go B B E (TACET) This keepsake will bring you good fortune, I know A D A It's, The, Ring your mother wore D A On the day she took my name D A Just a plain gold band, I placed on her hand B E When my partner in life she became A D A D A It's a simple gift I know, But my fondest thoughts will be A D B B May it bring the joy, To you and your boy E A That it brought to your mother and me A D B B May it bring the joy, To you and your boy E A That it brought to your mother and me