The Seven Virgins Lyrics & Chords By Martin Carthy

As I walked out one summer's morn, Saw a scarecrow tied to a pole in a field of corn His coat was black, and his head was bare, When the wind shook him the crows took up into...read more

One evening fair I took the air Down by Blackwater side 'Twas gazing all around me When the Irish lad I spied All through the first part of that night We did lie in sport...read more

As I walked out one May morning So early in the Spring, I placed my back against the old garden gate For to hear my true love sing. Come now, my love, and sit down by me, Where...read more

To Canaan's land I'm on my way Where the soul of man never dies Where all my nights will turn to day The soul of man never dies CHORUS Dear friends there'll be no...read more

First I was a waiting man that lived at home at ease, And now I am a mariner that ploughs the angry seas. I thought I'd like seafaring life, so I bid my love adieu, And shipped...read more