Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Intro: Emaj7 E6 Emaj7 E6 Verse 1: E Did I abuse her or show her disdain? A Why does she run from me? E If I should lose her how shall I regain the A heart she has won from me?
Refrain: A7 E Agony beyond power of speech A B7 When the one thing you want is the only thing Emaj7 E6 Emaj7 E6 out of your reach Verse 2: E High in her tower she sits by the hour A mantaining her hair. E Blithe and becoming and frequently humming A a light hearted air A Aaaaaah Refrain: A7 E Agony far more painful than yours A B7 When you know she would go with you Emaj7 E6 Emaj7 E6 if there only were doors A E C#m Agony, all the torture they teach A What's as intriguing or half so fatiguing as Emaj7 E6 Emaj7 E6 what's out of reach Bridge: Em Am I not sensitive, clever, well-mannered, considerate E Passionate, charming, as kind as I'm handsome F# And heir to a throne? You are everything maidens could wish for Then why no. Do I know? F#m The girl must be mad A You know nothing of madness til you're climbing her Em Hair you see her up there as you're nearing her F# All the while hearing her Adim Aaaaah!!! Refrain: A7 E Agony, misery, woe, though it's different for each A B7 Always ten steps behind, always ten feet below E C#m And she's just out of reach! A B Agony that can cut like a knife Emaj7 E6 Emaj7 E6 E I must have her to wife.
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