[Em]As I went out one [D]morning, to breath the [Em]air around [D]Tom [Em]Payne
I [Em]spied the fairest [D]damsel, that [Em]ever did walk [D]in [Em]chains
I [G]offered her my [Bm]hand, she [Em]took me by [D]the [Em]arm
I [Em]knew that very [D]instant, that she [Em]meant to do [D]me [Em]harm


Em D Em D Em  Depart from me this moment, I told her with my voice
Em D Em D Em  Said she, but I don't wish to, said I, but you have no choice
G Bm Em D Em  I beg you sir, she pleaded, from the corners of her mouth
Em D Em D Em  I will secretly accept you, and together we'll fly south

Em D Em D Em  Just then old Tom Payne himself came running from across a field
Em D Em D Em  Shouting at this lovely girl, and commanding her to yield
G Bm Em D Em  And as she was letting go her grip, up Tom Payne did run
Em D Em D Em  I'm sorry sir, he said to me, I'm sorry for what she's done