Bonny Boys chords by Richard Thompson

Chords with lyrics

Intro:
C majorC Cadd9Cadd9 C majorC  Cadd9Cadd9 C majorC Dm7Dm7 D7sus2 FF  C majorC  FF

Verse 1:
     C majorC       FF
Here you are, my bonny boys
          C majorC                 FF
You're all dressed up to seize the world and all its toys
      G+G  C majorC G+G C majorC    FF
I hope it's roses - all the way
      C majorC            FF
May you be lauded from Tiree to Arinsay


Verse 2:
     C majorC          FF
Tell the truth and shame the devil
       C majorC            FF
When you play fair the field is always level
       G+G    C majorC G+G C majorC          FF
Don't go with Jezebels - they'll lead you to straight to hell
    C majorC              FF
Find a girl whose heart is not for sale

Interlude:
C majorC  FF  C majorC  FF


Bridge:
G+G  C majorC   FF
Sing boys, sing
   G+G   C majorC  FF
Be a tinker or a king
    DmDm
Bow to no one
   F minorFm        G+G
Fear nothing, let love in


Verse 3:
     C majorC       FF
Dry your tears, I am at peace
        C majorC                FF
With your sweet voices in my ears, such sweet release
     G+G   C majorC G+G   C majorC   FF
The piper calls - and I must heed
     C majorC                  FF
When the curlew's flying low, please think on me
     C majorC                  FF
When the curlew's flying low, please think on me