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A Cornish Young Man chords by
Martin Carthy
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

A Cornish
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young man he dreamed a dream
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The most beautiful girl in the nation

No council he'll take
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but a journey he'd make
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Into England to seek
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this fair creature
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For seven long years he sought her all about
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Till he came to
Verse 2


the place where

he met her
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He opened the door and she stood

in before
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She's just some poor labour
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ing man's daughter
Verse 3
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Oh, I never saw you but

once in my life
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And that was a dream,

love, lie by me

And now that I find you there's
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tears in my eyes
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And I hope that you never deny me
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Oh, what is the matter, young man, she replied
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That you seem so
Verse 4


afraid of denial

Although I am poor, I will
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never be whore
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So put me not under no trial
Verse 5
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No whore should you be, no
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any such thing
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So take this sweet kiss as a token

For love, oh my dear, is a
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stone in a sling
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And it's hard to believe when its spoken
Verse 6
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Oh, take up this ring and a guinea in gold
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And between us never let it

be broken
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For love, oh my dear, is a stone

in a sling
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And it's hard to believe till its spoken
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Cornish Young Man by Martin Carthy is D major.

The primary chords used in A Cornish Young Man are D, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of A Cornish Young Man is approximately 35 beats per minute.

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