The Riddle Song
English Traditional, 1500’s· English Traditional Songs · p.386
D G D
I gave my love a cherry that had no stone
How can there be a cherry that has no stone?
A cherry when it's bloomin' it has no stone
A7 D A
I gave my love a chicken that had no bone
How can there be a chicken that has no bone?
A chicken when it's pippin' it has no bone
A7 D A
I gave my love a baby with no cryin'
How can there be a baby with no cryin'?
A baby when it's sleepin', it's no cryin'
Bm G D
I gave my love a story that had no end
How can there be a story that has no end?
The story of "I love you" has no end