I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose

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I wish my love was a red, red rose growing in yon garden fair
 And I to be the gardener, of her I would take care
 There's not a month throughout the year that my love I'd renew
 I'd garnish her with flowers fine, sweet William, Thyme and Rue
 I wish I was a butterfly, I'd light on my love's breast
 And if I was a blue cuckoo, I'd sing my love to rest
 And if I was a nightingale, I'd sing the daylight clear
 I'd sit and sing for you, Molly, for once I loved you dear
 I wish I was in Dublin town and seated on the grass
 In my right hand, a jug of punch, and on my knee, a lass
 I'd call for liquor freely, and I'd pay before I'd go
 I'd roll my Molly in my arms, let the wind blow high or low

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03:44
Key
4
Tempo
82 BPM

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