The Collier Laddie Chords - The Corries

Intro

D A G A D A G A D A G A D A G A D D C D A D D C D A D

Verse 1

D I've traveled east, I've traveled west, G D I've traveled by Kirkaldy, C D The bonniest lass that e'er I saw, G D A D Was following the collier lad-die.

Verse 2

D "Where dae ye bide my bonnie lass? G D Tell me what they ca' ye." C D "Bonnie Jean Gordon is my name, G D A D A D And I'm followin' ma collier laddie."

Verse 3

D "Dae you no see yon hills and dales G D The sun shines on so brawly C D They’re all mine and they shall be thine G D A D If ye’ll gie up yer collier laddie."

Verse 4

D "And you will walk in silk attire G D Busk it up sae gaudy C D With one to wait on every hand G D A D A D When ye leave yer collier laddie."

Verse 5

D "Tho’ you had aa’ the sun shines on G D The earth conceals sae lowly C D I’d turn my back upon them all G D A D A D Tae embrace my collier laddie."

Verse 6

D Then he has gone tae her faither dear G D Tae her faither gone sae brawly C D "Gie tae me yer bonnie wee lass G D A D That’s followin’ the collier laddie."

Verse 7

D "I’ll gie her lands, I’ll gie her rents G D I’ll mak her a lady C D I’ll mak her one o’ a higher degree G D A D A D Than tae follow a collier laddie."

Verse 8

D Her faither then baith vowed and swear G D "Tho’ he be black he’s bonny C D She’s a mair delight in him I fear G D A D Than ye and all yer mon-ey."

Outro