Lady in Black (Alternative Version) Chords

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She came to me one morning, one lonely Sunday [G] morning, her long hair flowing in [Am] the midwinter wind.
I know not how she found me, for in darkness I was walking [G] and destruction lay around me, from a [Am] fight I could not win.
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_ _ _ _ _ She asked me name I folded, I said the need within some [G] men to fight and kill their brothers [Am] without thought of life.
And I begged her give me horses to trample down my enemies [G] so eager was my passion [Am] to devour this waste of life. _
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she would not think of battle that reduces men to animals [G] so easy to begin and yet [Am] impossible to end.
For she the mother of all men, counseled me so wisely then [G] I dreamt to walk alone again [A] and asked if she would [Em] stay.
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Oh lady lift your hand I cry, oh let me rest here at your side.
[G] Have faith and trust in me she said [Am] and filled my heart with light.
There is no strength in numbers, have no such misconceptions [G] but when you need me be assured [A] I won't be far [Am] away.
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_ Lost I've been spoke she turned away and though I found no words to say [G] I stood and watched until I saw [A] her black cloak disappear.
My labor is no easier but now I know I'm not alone [G] I find you are each time I think [Am] of home that windy day.
And if one day she comes to you, speak [A] me from her words so [G] wisely courage mama as your [A] prize and say hello for [Am] me.
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