Lily Of The West

C G C Am F/G C F When first I came to Ireland some pleasure for to find C G/B Am Em C F It's there I spied a damsel fair, most pleasing to my mind C G/B Am Em C F Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes like arrows pierced my breast C G C Am F/G Csus C And I call her lovely Molly O', the lily of the west C G C Am F/G C F One day as I was walking down by a shady grove C G/B Am Em C F I spied a lord of high degree conversing with my love C G/B Am Em C F As she sang her song delightfully while I was sore oppressed C G C Am F/G Csus C Saying I bid adieu to Molly O', the lily of the west Well, I stepped up with my rapier and my dagger in my hand And I dragged him from my false love and boldly I bid him stand But being mad with desperation I swore I'd pierce his breast I was then deceived by Molly O', the lily of the west I then did stand stand my trial, and boldly I did plead A flaw was in my indictment found and that soon had me freed That beauty bright I did adore, the judge did her address Now go, you faithless Molly O', the lily of the west Now that I've gained my liberty a-rovin' I will go I ramble through old Ireland and travel Scotland o'er Though she thought to swear my life away she still disturbs my rest, I still must style her, Molly O', the lily of the west.