Among The Oak And Ash - Rose And Briar
CAPO: 3rd Fret
[Verse 1]
G
All in the merry month of May
F G
When the green buds are swelling
F G C
Dear love, Jim, on his deathbed lay
G F G
For the love of Barb'rie Allen
[Verse 2]
He sent his servant into town
F G
To the place where she was dwelling
F G C
"My master's sick, he sends for you
G F G
If your name is Barb'rie Allen"
[Verse 3]
Slow-la, slow-la, got she up
F G
Slow-la, slow-la, went she nigh him
F G C
And all she said as she kissed his lips
G F G C
“Oh Jim, I'm afraid you’re dying”
[Chorus]
G C
"Mother, mother, go make my bed
G F
And lay me down, and lay me down in sorrow"
G
"You have to choose", the preacher said
"I got the news, sweet Jim is dead
F G
And I'll join him tomorrow"
[Verse 4]
"Oh yes, oh yes, I'm low, indeed
F G
And as for death, there is no telling
F G C
When it comes for me, I'll take my leave
G F G
But I'll miss you, Barb'rie Allen"
[Verse 5]
He turned his pale face to the wall
F G
She crossed the field, the bell was knelling
F G C
It tolled the loss of young, bold Jim
G F G
It broke the heart of Barb'rie Allen
[Verse 6]
And she was buried in the old churchyard
F G
And he was buried beside her
F G C
From his grave grew a red, red rose
G F G C
And from hers grew a briar
[Chorus]
G C
"Mother, mother, go make my bed
G F
And lay me down, and lay me down in sorrow"
G
"You have to choose", the preacher said
"I got the news, sweet Jim is dead
F G
And I'll join him tomorrow"
F G
I'll join him tomorrow"
F G
Join him tomorrow"
[Outro] (repeat 8x - go fucking crazy on the last G)
G F G