Rambles Of Spring (Makem)

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There's a cold and wintry breeze blowing through the buddin' trees

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and I've buttoned up my coat to keep me warm
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But the days are on the mend and I'm on the road again
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With me fiddle snuggled close beneath my arm

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I've a fine felt hat and a strong pair of brogues I have rosin in me pocket for me bow
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and my fiddle strings are new and I've learned a tune or two
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So I'm well prepared to ramble, I must go

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I'm as happy as a king, when I catch a breath of Spring
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and the grass is turning green as winter ends
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and the birds are on the wing, as the Thrushes start to sing
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and I'm headed down the road to see my friends

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I have friends in every town as I ramble up and down
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Makin' music at the markets and the fairs
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For the donkeys in the fields and the farmers makin deals
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and the yellow-headed tinker sellin' wares

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Here's a health to one and all, to the big and to the small
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to the rich and poor alike and foe and friend
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And when we return again, may our foes have turned to friends
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And may peace and joy be with you until then

McLeod's Reel: a) G/ /D G/ C^G_D :|| b) G/ /D G/ C^G_D :||
Modulate: a) A/ /E A/ D^A_E :|| b) A/ /E A/ D^A_E :||

Devil's Dream: a) A/ Bm^Bm_E7 A/ Bm^E7_A :|| b) A/ Bm^Bm_E7 A/ Bm A :||