G
An American boy met an English girl
C
G
Far out across the sea
A7
D7
Their life was full of glee
G
They knew someday he must return
C
G
To his native family
D7
G
These words he heard her say
C
G
I watch as sweethearts flee
A7
D7
And leave me here to grieve
G
Though I know you must return
C
G
To your native family
D7
G
And will return someday
C
G
And slowly walked away
A7
D7
It filled his heart with pain
G
She prayed and dreamed of his return
C
G
Although it never came
D7
G
But inside these words still ring
C
G
I watch as sweethearts flee
A7
D7
And leave me here to grieve
G
C
A7
D7
