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The Queen of Argyll

Words and music by Andy M. Stewart, copyright Strathmore Music and Film Services
Words, music and chords appear in The Andy M. Stewart Collection, pub. 1998

First verse and chorus: MP3 (378K) Full song: MP3 (1.2M) "The Queen of Argyll" is performed by Andy M. Stewart Please refer to Cantaria's Copyright information

 Notes:  Andy M. Stewart first recorded this song with "Silly Wizard" on the album Kiss the Tears Away. It also appears on The Best of Silly Wizard (Shanachie 79048) and Live Wizardry. It has been recorded many times by many different artists since he wrote it in the mid-80s.  In concert, Andy describes this as a "typical Scottish love song" --  it involves an unobtainable  woman and strong drink.
In the chorus, sometimes the word "morning" is used rather than "marvel" ... in her smile.

Gentlemen it is me duty To inform you of one beauty Though I'd ask of you a favour Not to seek her for a while Though I own she is a creature Of character and feature No words can paint the picture Of the queen of all Argyll Chorus And if you could have seen her there Boys, if you had just been there The swan was in her movements And the marvel in her smile All the roses in the garden They bow and ask her pardon For not one could match the beauty Of the Queen of all Argyll On the evening that I mentioned I passed with light intention Through a part of our dear country Known for beauty and for style In the place of noble thinkers Of scholars and great drinkers But above them all for splendour Shone the Queen of all Argyll Chorus... So my lads I needs must leave you My intentions no' to grieve you Nor indeed would I deceive you Oh I'll see you in a while I must find some way to gain her To court her and attain her I fear my heart's in danger From the Queen of all Argyll Chorus (twice)

Guitar chords Verse: Am Dm Am Dm Dm Em G Am Dm Am Dm C Am Em Am Chorus: Am Dm Em Am Dm Am Em G Am Dm Em Am C Am Em Am

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