Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949, Notting Hill, London) is a British singer/songwriter and guitarist. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991. Similarly, his songwriting has earned him an Ivor Novello Award and, in 2006, a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. Thompson made his debut as a recording artist as a member of Fairport Convention in September 1967.
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AbBbAbBbAbBb John Gumblain, Annie Painter EbBbAbBb They were true lovers to the end BbAbBbAbBb They grew up together EbBb In the streets where no one is your friend
EbBb They mixed their hearts' blood together EbAbBb They swore they'd always be true EbBb When Annie left for the summer EbAbBbAb She said "For now, but never adieu-u-u"
Chorus: BbEbAbBb "I'd give my life to be with you" FmBbFmBb Some will die for fortune, some will die for pleasure FmEbBb But only lovers died for love
The summer turned into winter But Annie Painter never came Cold wind blew through the dark town And it chilled the heart of John Gumblain
He took the road to every city He sailed to every port of call He hung his head as tears were falling He scratched his message on the wall
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He was broken, he was crazy His face was old and cracked with tears He was dying of disease That shook his frame for thirteen years
As he lay sickening by the roadside A voice came drifting through the air It was the voice of Annie Painter She sang a song sweet and clear
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He went running through the city He searched for day after day When he found her, she was dying And all for love of John Gumblain
She said "Forgive my cruel father He tried to keep me away And don't despair for my dying For this is our wedding day"