This (Bb) pretty young (F) maid I (Bb) seek far and (F) wide
My (Dm) heartache each (Gm) morn with (Bb) her I don't
(C) meet
When I (Gm) go to the (F) bar, the (Gm) dance hall or (F) fete
But I'd (Dm) follow her (C) trail in the (Gm)
dead of the (F) night
Chorus:
Now (Dm) you're the young (Am) man that (C) travels a(Gm) far
(Dm) Find me a (Gm) gem
I can (Bb) have as my (C) wife
Never (Gm) yearn or (F) pine for (Gm) flocks or for (F) kine
And I'll (Dm) conjure a
(C) plan that will (Gm) charm her (F) life
Have her youthful and fair with no worry or care
Patient and wise in affairs of all kind
Modest and mild, without
too much pride
That is my love if she hadn't a dime
(Chorus)
Let no blemish or shame be attached to her name
Honest in heart and gentle in mien
No hatred or vice to be heard
in her voice
But cheerful and smiling from morning 'til night
