Intro  
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Am  
There was a warm wind with the high tide  
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on the south side of the hill.  
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When a young girl went a-walking  
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and I followed with a will.  
 
Am  
"Good day to you, my fine young lady  
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with your lips so sweetly full.  
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May I help you comb your long hair ---  
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sweep it from that brow so cool?"  
   
 
F    G             Am  
Up, ride with the kelpie.  
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I'll steal your soul to the deep.  
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If you don't ride with me while the devil's free  
                G       Am  
I'll ride with somebody else.  
 
Am F G  
Am F E  
 
Am  
Well I'm a man when I'm feeling  
    C               Am  
the urge to step ashore.  
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So I may charm you --- not alarm you.  
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Tell you all fine things, and more.  
   
 
F    G             Am  
Up, ride with the kelpie.  
       F         G           C   E  
I'll steal your soul to the deep.  
              F         G            C        F  
If you don't ride with me while the devil's free  
                G       Am  
I'll ride with somebody else.  
 
Am F G  
Am F E  
 
 
Am  
Say goodbye to all your dear kin ---  
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for they hate to see you go  
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in your young prime, to this place of mine  
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in the still loch far below.  
   
 
F    G             Am  
Up, ride with the kelpie.  
       F         G           C   E  
I'll steal your soul to the deep.  
              F         G            C        F  
If you don't ride with me while the devil's free  
                G       Am  
I'll ride with somebody else.