The Byrds

Pretty Polly Chords

by The Byrds
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Verse 1: Am There used to be a gambler who courted all around Am There used to be a gambler who courted all around Am Dm Am He courted pretty Polly, such beauty'd never been found Chorus: Am Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come Go along with me Am Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come Go along with me. Am C Am Before we get married, some pleasures to see Verse 2: Am She jumped up behind him and away they did go Am She jumped up behind him and away they did go Am C Am Down into the valley that was far below Am They went a little further, and what did they spy Am They went a little further, and what did they spy Am C Am But a newly-dug grave with a spade lying by
Verse 3: Am Oh Willy, hey Willy, I'm afraid of your ways Am Oh Willy, hey Willy, I'm afraid of your ways Am Dm I'm afraid you will leave my poor body astray Chorus: Am Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you've guessed it just right Am Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you've guessed it just right Am Dm Am I've dug on your grave the better part of last night Verse 4: Am Then he stabbed her in the heart til her heart's blood did flow Am He stabbed her in the heart 'til her heart's blood did flow Verse 5: Am Dm Am Down into the grave pretty Polly did go Am Now a debt to the devil that Willy must pay Am A debt to the devil that Willy must pay Am Dm Am For killing pretty Polly and running away

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Published: January 4, 2026
Last Updated: January 4, 2026