Key: A minor•
Verse 1
Am
F
When the robin builds in the holly tree
Am
F
It's a sign of life, its gentle victory
C
Dm
Well, today as I set to go
C
F
I saw a nest in a tree hollow
Verse 2
Am
F
Oh Emily, you're a brave girl
G
Am
With your husband gone
C
Dm
Sing a hymn while I light the fire
C
F
We'll be joined by a heavenly choir
Verse 3
Verse 4
C
F
But he's been kind to us farm widows
Verse 5
Am
F
this I heard just the other day
C
Dm
Soon a child will help you reap and sow
C
F
May he cast a long shadow
Verse 6
Dm
C
there won't be any danger
Interlude 1
Am
F
G
Am
F
C
Dm
C
F
Am
Verse 7
C
Dm
You have heard the stories down below
hollow?
F
Dm
Am
Verse 8
C
Outro 1
E
Am
F
Am
F
C
Dm
C
F
Am
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TunerE A D G B E
ChordsAm F C Dm G...
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