How will I ever be simple again (Banjo)

A real sad song, sorry dont know much about it at present. I've put the words up if anyone wants a bash. Banjo in open G, Capo up 2nd Fret cords shapes standard G C and D

How Will I Ever Be Simple Again":

Oh, she danced in the street with the
guns all around her,
All torn like a rag doll, barefoot in
the rain
And she sang like a child too-ra day
too-ra da dee
Oh, how will I ever be simple again?

She sat by the banks of the dirty grey river
And tried for a fish with a worm on a pin.
There was nothing but fever and ghosts in the water
Oh, how will I ever be simple again?

War was my love and my friend and companion
And what did I care for the pretty and plain?
But her smile was so clear and my heart was so troubled
Oh, how will I ever be simple again?

In her poor burned-out house I sat at her table
The smell of her hair was like cornfields in May
And I wanted to weep and my eyes ached from trying
Oh, how will I ever be simple again?

So graceful she moved through the dust and the ruin
And happy she was in her dances and games.
Oh teach me to see with your innocent eyes, love.
Oh, how will I ever be simple again

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• Clangabell
• banjo
• war
• songs

[MrMikeEdie]

Just lovely.

[clangabell]

Hi Mike just watched red yoyo, your not Dicks Bro by any chance

[oldmanknott]

Hi Clangabell, a lovely song - thank-you!

(Chris)

[RTFan52]

Grand version of a great song. You probably know by now, but it was written by the amazing Richard Thompson.

[madgeniusmusic]

That's really beautiful Colin mate, you'll have to show it to me come december

Danny

[achnamara]

This really is lovely Colin. Beautiful singing and playing.

[Djinnjaan]

Lovely. Truly lovely. I can close my eyes and remember the day I spent in Derry in the 70s. Thanks so much.

[Fortunaiuvat]

I really enjoyed listening to you.

And I like what you do with the banjo.

More please!

[garibelon]

Hi clangabell

Very well done. I like it very much.

Thank you for subscription and your comment.

[fatherkeith]

You were right Colin - another sad song, but very nicely done - thanks for that.