Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923, Deep Gap, North Carolina – May 29, 2012, Winston-Salem, North Carolina) was a guitar player, banjo player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music.
Doc played guitar in both flatpicking and fingerpicking style, but was best known for his flatpick work. His virtuosity combined with his authenticity as a mountain musician made him a highly influential figure during the folk music revival.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Version on "Home again" and on "The Songcatcher II: The Tradition That Inspired The Movie" albums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJaKQXoAFiw
[Intro] AmGEm7Am
[Verse 1] AmDAmEm As I walked over london bridge one misty morning early AmGEmAm I heard some fair young maiden say Lord spare me the life of Georgie AmDAmEm Go saddle me up my milk white steed and bridle him so gayly AmGEmAm Then I'll ride away to the king´s high court and plead for the life of Georgie"
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[Verse 2] AmDAmEm She rode all day and she rode all night 'til she was wet and weary AmGEmAm Then combing back her long yellow hair she plead for the life of Georgie AmDAmEm She pulled out a purse all filled with gold just like you've never seen ma-ny AmGEmAm then she said young lawyers fee yourselves and plead for the life of Geor-gie
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[Verse 3] AmDAmEm Georgie rode up and he plead for himself he says I never murdered an-y, AmGEmAm But I stole sixteen of the king´s best steeds and I sold them in romany AmDAmEm Then the oldest lawyer at the bar says "George I´m sorry for you, AmGEmAm But your own confession condemns you to die, may the Lord have mercy upon you
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[Verse 4] AmDAmEm Georgie was a-walking through the streets he bid farewell to ma-ny. AmGEmAm Then he bid farewell to his own true love which grieved him worse than any. AmDAmEm If I was over on yonder hill, where kisses I´ve had a plenty. AmGEmAm With my sword and my pistol by my side I´d fight for the life of Georgie AmDAmEm Georgie was hanged with a golden cord just like you´ve never seen many. AmGEmAm For he was a member of the royal race, and loved by a virtuous lady