Sean Mccann - The Reply The Ballad Of John And Mary Chords

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A gentleman came calling on a fine summer's day
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'Cause he had something to say,
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He had someting to say.
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He met her at the garden gate in a gentleman sort of way,
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And he bid her a good day,
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He bid her a good day.
 
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He said "Mary, you're the prettiest girl that I have ever seen",
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Then he got down on one knee,
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He got down on one knee.
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"If you take my golden ring then happy I would be.
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Mary won't you marry me?
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Mary won't you marry me?"
 
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She didn't say a single word, just offered him a smile,
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For Mary was with child.
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She'd known for quite a while.
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She picked him up in her tiny hands and her arms opened wide,
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And this was her reply.
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This was her reply.
 
 
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John you are the only man that I could ever love.
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I swear by the moon and stars and God up above,
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That if you are strong enough to take me for your wife,
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That with you I will stay all my life.
 
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The church was set for Sunday, and everyone was there.
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Mary's mother said a prayer.
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Her mother said a prayer.
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You could cut the silence when John said "I do".
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Then Mary said it too.
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Sweet Mary said it too.
 
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Off they rode together into the setting sun.
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Their new life had begun.
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A new life had begun.
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He took her up and he laid her down, and he loved her through the night.
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And they both knew it was right.
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They both knew it was right.
 
 
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John you are the only man that I could ever love.
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I swear by the moon and stars, God up above,
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That if you were strong enough to take me for your wife,
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That with you I will stay all my life.
 
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Mary lived for 88 years, and John for 89.
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Fine summer wine.
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Fine summer wine.
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John's last thought as he left this world and finally closed his eyes,
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Were the words to her reply.
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The words to her reply.
 
 
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John you are the only man that I could ever love.
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I swear by the moon and stars, God up above,
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That if you were strong enough to take me for your wife,
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That with you I will stay all my life.
 
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