Bonnie George Campbell / Traditional Folk Song / Guitar

Bonnie George Campbell is a traditional folk Scottish ballad written in the 1500`s. Its listed as Francis James Child Ballad 210 and Roud 338. It tells of a Soldier going off to battle up in the Highlands. The Horse makes it back ok but Bonnie George Campbell never does sadly. I sing and play it on guitar.

Bonnie George Campbell - lyrics
Chord Progression -

High upon highlands and low upon tay.
Bonnie George Campbell went out on a day.
Saddled and bridled, so Gallant rode he.
Home came his good horse, but never came he.
Home came his good horse, but never came he.

Saddled, and bridled, and booted rode he.
With a plume in his helmet and a sword by his knee.
Home came the saddle, all bloody to see.
Home came his good horse, but never came he.
Home came his good horse, but never came he.

Down came his mother, with her heart full of care.
And down came his lovely bride, tearing her hair.
The meadow lies green, and the corn is unshorn.
The house is unfinished, and the baby's unborn.
The house is unfinished, and the baby's unborn.

High upon highlands and low upon tay.
Bonnie George Campbell went out on a day.
Saddled and bridled, so gallant rode he.
Home came his good horse, but never came he.
Home came his good horse, but never came he.