Verse: 1
G D G
Oh the big ship's a sailing far across the ocean
D7 D G D
Fare thee well lovely Annie I bid you a-dieu
G C G
And I cant return where small birds are nesting
C G D G
Or take you dear Annie and make you my bride
Verse: 2
G D G
You remember dear Annie when we walked on the mountain
D7 D G D
And we saw all those young men a marching away
G C G
To fight for her country and free her from bondage
C G D G
When I left you dear Annie I went with them that day
Verse: 3
G D G
We fought hard through winter and many died bravely
7 D G D
And we thought of our loved ones, our country unfree
G C G
And my heart nearly broke when I thought of the mountain
C G D G
Where I held you in my arms on that warm summer's day
Verse: 4
G D G
But our names they were given by a Judas informer
D7 D G D
I remember his face, he fought right beside me
G C G
I was given the assignment to kill him one evening
C G D G
And bury his body in the deep flowing sea
Verse: 5
G D G
So now you know Annie why I must leave you
D7 D G D
And why I can't take you and make you my bride
G C G
For I am in danger and fear every stranger
C G D G
In village and city who walks by my side
Verse: 6
G D G
So come with me Annie once more to the mountain
D7 D G D
And walk with me slowly to the ship by the sea
G C G
And let me carress you and kiss you and bless you
C G D G
For ever and always you'll be dearest to me
Verse: 7
G D G
Farewell to my homeland, my parents and comrades
D7 D G D
The brave men who died and fought beside me
G C G
To the mountains and valleys, the green fields of Erin
C G D G
May the young men of Ireland bring you liberty
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