X:2
T: The Blackest Crow
C: Traditional
C:This transcription was done by
C:Wendy Stanford (moonsagotunes)
%There are many more verses to this but these four are what I chose. Some versions I found use a few different words here and there.
Q:150
M:3/4
L:1/4
K:C
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W:As time draws near, my dearest dear, when you and I must part
W:What little you know of the grief and woe in my poor aching heart
W:Each night I suffer for your sake, you're the one I love so dear
W:I wish that I was going with you, or you were staying here
W:
W:I wish my breast was made of glass, wherein you might behold
W:Oh there your name lies wrote my dear in letters made of gold
W:Oh there your name lies wrote my dear, believe me when I say
W:You are the one I love the best until my dying day
W:
W:The blackest crow that ever flew would surely turn to white
W:If ever I prove false to you bright day will turn to night
W:Bright day will turn to night my love, the elements will mourn
W:If ever I prove false to you the seas will rage and burn
W:
W:And when you're on some distant shore, think of your absent friend
W: And when the wind blows high and clear, a line to me pray send
W:And when the wind blows high and clear, pray send a note to me
W:That I might know, by your hand wrote, how time has gone with thee
W: