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Well oh, the green mountainsides over fields where we lay,
CCGG
Over sun-splashed orange skylines, my (...), they bleed and scream.
CCFC
And I crush 'em wit' my boot heels, for no shells I can afford.
FCGC
And I'm off to Dublin city, for I've lost our room and board.
FFCG
No, I couldn't join the army. If I died, what would we do?
FCGC
Me wife, she is my sunshine, but she knows not what we do.
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To my dearest, sweetest Colleen, please forgive me for not calling.
CCGG
I regret you had to find this, the note that says I'm gone.
CCFC
Well, I hope you do not shun me, only ask that you forgive me.
FCGC
It was bound to happen, as we both know. You know it had to be done.
CCFC
Well, take hold of tiny Kathleen. Take her (...).
CCGG
Well, there's money in the strongbox, (...) tickets in the car.
CCFC
I can't stand to see you crying, nor can you to see us dying.
FCGC
Well, I've gone to set it right. I know you'll think I've gone too far.
FFCG
I cannot take this pressure on me. No one ever said it was in-store for me.
FCGC
Well, I pray you do not shun me. I'm coming back, my dear Colleen.
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