Tom: D
D D* Bm Em5* Em4* Em* F
D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
D 0 4 4 0 0 0 2
A 0 0 2 5 4 2 0
D 0 0 2 5 4 2 0
[Intro]
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[VERSE 1]
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This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover
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As valiant a man as ever left home
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And he had been much reduced, And caused great confusion
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And that was the reason he started to roam
[VERSE 2]
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In Yorkshire near Rotherham, he had been on the ramble
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Weary of traveling, he sat down to rest
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By the foot of yon mountain, Lays a clear flowing fountain
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With bread and cold water he himself did refresh
[VERSE 3]
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With the night fast approaching, to the woods he resorted
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With woodbine and ivy his bed for to make
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But he dreamt about sighing, Lamenting and crying
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Go home to your family and rambling forsake
[VERSE 4]
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'Twas the fifth day of November, I've reason to remember
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When first he arrived home to his family and friends
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And they did stand so astounded, Surprised and dumbfounded
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To see such a stranger once more in their sight
[VERSE 5]
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And his children come around him with their prittle prattling stories
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With their prittle prattling stories to drive care away
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And he's as happy as those, As have thousands of riches
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Contented he'll remain and not ramble away
[VERSE 6]
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This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover
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As valiant a man as ever left home
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And he had been much reduced, And caused great confusion
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And that was the reason he started to roam
