DmCDmCDm As I went out one morning, to breathe the air around Tom Paine's
DmCDmCDm I spied the fairest damsel, that ever did walk in chains
FAmDmCDm I offer'd her my hand, she took me by the arm
DmCDmCDm I knew that very instant, she meant to do me harm
DmCDmCDm Depart from me this moment, I told her with my voice
DmCDmCDm Said she, "But I don't wish to, said I, but you have no choice
FAmDmCDm I beg you, sir, she pleaded, from the corners of her mouth
DmCDmCDm I will secretly accept you, and together we'll fly south
DmCDmCDm Just then Tom Paine, himself, came running from across the field
DmCDmCDm Shouting at this lovely girl, and commanding her to yield
FAmDmCDm And as she was letting go her grip, up Tom Paine did run
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