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Bonny Boys by Richard Thompson

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Intro:
C Cadd9 C   Cadd9  C  Dm7 D7sus2 F    C    F

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


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

Interlude:
C    F    C    F


Bridge:
G    C     F
Sing boys, sing
     G      C    F
Be a tinker or a king
       Dm
Bow to no one
     Fm                G
Fear nothing, let love in


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