Foreign Lander Chords & Tabs
G D C G
I’ve been a foreign lander For seven years or more
G C G D
Among the brave commanders Where wild beats howl and roar
Am Em G D - C
I’ve conquered all my enemies On land and on the sea
G D F - C G
But you my dearest jewel Tis you have conquered me
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G D C G
I cannot build a ship of love Without the wood of trees
G C G D
The ship would burst asunder Should I prove false to thee
Am Em G D - C
If ever I prove false love The elements would moan
G D F - C G
The fire would turn to ice love The seas would rage and burn
G D C G
Have you heard the mourning dove She’s flying from pine to pine
G C G D
She’s mourning for her own love The way I moan for mine
Am Em G D - C
I lie awake out in the night I see the shining stars
G D F - C G
I wonder if you see them too Wherever you are
G D C G
I’ve been a foreign lander For seven years or more
G C G D
Among the brave commanders Where wild beats howl and roar
Am Em G D - C
I’ve conquered all my enemies On land and on the sea
G D F - C G
But you my dearest jewel Tis you have conquered me