Riding in from Wilmington, through fields of cottonwood
At the end of a three day journey, face of Angelina stood
Briars lie beneath her feet, a crown of (tangles) in her hair
Upon her face no trace of the girl, he left behind, did linger there

“My love I left you for to fight, I left you for the war
But a folly drove me far apart, kept me from your door
I procured a taste for liquor, oh, the gaming life
I should have returned to your side to claim you for my wife”

INTERLUDE: D-Am D-Am D Am G Am E7 Am

“Oh, tell me, oh, tell me, my dearest Angelilina
Who was it took your sweet smile, what did this, this day claim
The colour from your ruby lips, your (reddle) sets the place to shame
Who gave to you a baby, but did not give his name”

INSTRUMENTAL: D-Am D-Am D Am G Am E7 Am (2x)

“I will never tell you, I will take it to my grave
Who was it stole my young heart and carried it away
The ride of love did fall to dust, now it’s blackened up the sky
I will remain, my remembrance, my baby boy and I”

INTERLUDE: D-Am D-Am D Am G Am E7 Am

“The ride of love did fall to dust, now it’s blackened up the sky
I will remain, my remembrance, my baby boy and I
I will remain, my remembrance, my baby boy and I”

OUTRO: D-Am D-Am D Am G Am E7 Am

INTRO: C

Better times will come
Better days will shine
Long nights be through
Love again be mine___
Whoa, oh, oh

Dollars to spend
Warm winds to blow
The children be fed and
Good news to know___
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

INSTRUMENTAL: C G Am F G C G C

The boys will be home
The girls safe in bed
No wars to win and
Kind words be said___
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Better times will come
Better days will shine
Long nights be through
Love again be mine___
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Better times will come
Better days will shine
Long nights be through
Love again be mine___
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh