MY BONNIE
C F C
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
D7 G7
My Bonnie lies over the sea
C F C
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
F G7 C
Oh bring back my Bonnie to me
C F
Bring back Oh bring back
G7 C
Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me
C F D7
Bring back Oh bring back
G7 C
Oh Bring back my Bonnie to me
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Oh blow ye winds over the ocean and blow ye winds over the sea
Oh blow ye winds over the ocean and bring back my Bonnie to me
Chorus
The winds have blown over the ocean, the winds have blown over the sea
The winds have blown over the ocean and brought back my Bonnie to me
Chorus
Last night as I lay on my pillow Last night as I lay on my bed
Last night as I lay on my pillow I dreamt that my Bonnie was dead (in bed)
Chorus
MY BONNIE LIES OVER THE OCEAN - 1882 Originally a Scottish Folk Song, published under the pseudonyms J. T. Wood (words) and H. J. Fulmer ( music). The composer*s real name is Charles E. Pratt. It was published in 1881 and shortly thereafter was heard on many college campuses. It was perfect for community singing with children as well as adults and barbershop singers.