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Dm G
One morning as I went a-fowling
F G Am
Bright Phoebus adorning the plain
Dm G
It was down by the shores of Lough Erne
F G Dm
I met with a beautiful dame
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G
Her voice was so sweet and so pleasing
F G Am
These beautiful notes she did sing
Dm G
The innocent fowl of the forest
F G Dm C G
Their loving to her they did bring
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Dm G
It being the first time I met her
F G Am
My heart it did leap with surprise
Dm G
I thought that she could be no mortal
F G Dm
But an angel that fell from the skies
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G
Her hair it hung down in gold tresses
F G Am
Her skin was as white as the snow
Dm G
Her cheeks were as red as the roses
F G Dm C G
That will bloom along Lough Erne's shore
[Verse]
Dm G
When I heard that my love was eloping
F G Am
These words unto her I did say
Dm G
Oh, take me to your habitation
F G Dm
For cupid has led me astray
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G
All my life I will keep the commandments
F G Am
They say that it is the best plan
Dm G
Young maidens who yield to men's pleasures
F G Dm
The scriptures do say they are wrong
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Dm G
Mary don't accuse me of weakness
F G Am
All treachery I do disown
Dm G
I will make you a lady of honour
F G Dm
If with me this night you'll come home
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Dm G
Had I all the wealth of Aladdin
F G Am
His gold and his jewels and what's more
Dm G
I would part with them all for to win you
F G Dm
And live along Lough Erne's shore
F G Dm
And live along Lough Erne's shore
F G Dm
And live along Lough Erne's shore