Written by Tommy Makem
Intro: F C G F G C verse 1: F C Oh, the night was clear, stars were shining F G C The moon came up, so quiet in the sky F C The people gathered 'round, the bands were tuning F G C I can hear them now, playing 'Coming Through The Rye' verse 2: F C You were dressed in blue, you looked so lovely F G C Just a gentle flower of a smalltown girl F C You took my hand, we danced to the music F G C With a single smile, you became my worldverse 3: F C We courted well, we courted dearly F G C We'd sit for hours in the front porch chair F C A year went by from the time that I met you F G C And I made you mine at the Roseville FairF G C G And we danced all night to the fiddle and the banjo-o F G C Their drifting tunes seemed to fill the air F G C G So long ago, I still remember F G C When we fell in love at the Roseville FairInstrumental: C F C F G C F C F G CF G C G And we danced all night to the fiddle and the banjo-o F G C Their drifting tunes seemed to fill the air F G C G So long ago, I still remember F G C When we fell in love at the Roseville FairOUTRO: C F G C G F G CF G C G Oh, here's a song for all of the lovers F G C Here's a tune they can share F G C G May they dance all night to the fiddle and the banjo-o F G C The way we did, at the Roseville Fair F G C G May they dance all night to the fiddle and the banjo-o F G C The way we did, at the Roseville Fair