The Willows - Shores
INTRO: G C
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There was a young man from Ireland
C
Who sailed across the sea
G
He left his family in Dublin
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Could not afford to set them free
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He crossed the great ocean
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To America
G
He hoped his fortunes would change
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One day he would return
CHORUS:
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Picked up a job for the railways
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Laying track as far as you can see
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The pay was small, but he saved it all
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To stay in this great country
CHORUS:
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
INSTRUMENTAL: Em C G Em C G
He has a wife and three children
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They are scared to death
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No idea if he'll return
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Pray for him every day
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He sent home four tickets
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For his wife and his three young kids
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He wrote in a note, to get on a boat
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And join in a land of the free
CHORUS:
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
CHORUS:
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow