Sally Lunn

G D Oh My fair maid of France; you sailed over the water Em C in sixteen eighty, fleeing the slaughter G D To the streets ’round the abbey you did make your path, Em C that’s how you became the “Brioche of Bath” G D Sally Lunn you’re the one who does make my eyes sparkle, Em C your Kiss on my lips; in heaven I am. G D Your sweetness so tempting leaves me wanting for more, Em C but now you are gone; oh my heart it is sore. G D C C Sally Lunn, oh your bun; is the one G D With a basket in arms, you sold for a baker Em C Then they tasted your cooking, you soon were the maker G D To history’s pages you rose like your bun Em C This is the story of our sweet Sally Lunn G D Sally Lunn you’re the one who does make my eyes sparkle, Em C your Kiss on my lips; in heaven I am. G D Your sweetness so tempting leaves me wanting for more, Em C but now you are gone; oh my heart it is sore. G D C C Sally Lunn, oh your bun; is the one G D Sliced up warm and smothered in butter Em C Like an angel above; you melt on my tongue G D Passed down through the ages from mother to daughter Em C Your beauty lives on, my sweet Sally Lunn G D Sally Lunn you’re the one who does make my eyes sparkle, Em C your Kiss on my lips; in heaven I am. G D Your sweetness so tempting leaves me wanting for more, Em C but now you are gone; oh my heart it is sore. G D C C Sally Lunn, oh your bun; is the one