Riddles Wisely Expounded
Anais Mitchell
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(início)
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Verse 1
Bb There were three sisters in the north Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And they lived in their mother’s house Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb There came a man one evening late Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And he came knocking at the gate Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon (fill out chord)
Verse 2
Bb The eldest sister let him in Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And locked the door with a silver pin Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb The second sister made his bed Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And laid soft pillows ‘neath his head Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb The youngest sister, fair and bright Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F She lay beside him all through the night Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon (fill out chord)
Instrumental
Bb Bb Eb F Bb F (2x)
Verse 3
Bb And in the morning, come the day Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F She said, “Young man, will you marry me?” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb And he said, “Yes, I’ll marry thee Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F If you can answer this to me” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon (fill out chord)
Verse 4
Bb “What is greener than the grass? Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And what is smoother than the glass?” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb “What is louder than a horn? Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And what is sharper than a thorn?” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb “What is deeper than the sea? Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F And what is longer than the way?” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon (fill out chord) [Verse 5] - Minimal. Focus on vocal Bb “Envy’s greener than the grass Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F Flattery’s smoother than the glass” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb “Rumor’s louder than a horn Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F Slander’s sharper than a thorn” Bb Eb And you’ll beguile a lady soon Bb “Regret is deeper than the sea Bb Lay the bend to the bonny broom Gm F But love is longer than the way” Bb Eb (Silent line)
Instrumental
Bb Bb Gm F Bb Eb (2x) (fill out chord)
[Verse 6] Forte. Strum Harder.
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The eldest sister rang the bell
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Lay the bend to the bonny broom
Gm F
She rang it from the highest hill
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And you’ll beguile a lady soon
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The second sister made the gown
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Lay the bend to the bonny broom
Gm F
She sewed it of the silk so fine
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And you’ll beguile a lady soon
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The youngest sister, true and wise
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Lay the bend to the bonny broom
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They’ve made of her a lovely bride
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And you’ll beguile a lady soon (fill out chord)
[Verse 7] - Minimal. Focus on Vocal
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And now fair maids, I bid adieu
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Lay the bend to the bonny broom
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These parting words I’ll leave with you
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And you’ll beguile a lady soon
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May you always constant prove
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Lay the bend to the bonny broom
Gm F
Unto the one that you do love
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