Intro:
C
Verse 1:
C
Come drive me down to the central station
I hate to leave my river Tyne
For some damn town that's god-forsaken
Fare thee well, Northumberland
F C
Although I'll go where the lady takes me
G
She'll never tell what's in her hand
C
I do not know what fate awaits me
F F/G C
Fare thee well, Northumberland
Verse 2:
C
My heart beats for my streets and alleys
F F/G C
Longs to dwell in the borderlands
The north-east shore and the river valleys
F F/G C
Fare thee well, Northumberland
F C
I may not stay, I'm bound for leaving
C/G
I'm bound to ramble and to roam
C
I only say my heart is grieving
F F/G C
I would not gamble on my coming home
Chorus:
C
Roll on, Geordie boy, roll
Roll on, Geordie boy, roll
Roll on, Geordie boy, roll
Roll on, Geordie boy, roll
Verse 3:
C
So drive me down to the central station
F F/G C
I hate to leave my river Tyne
For some damn town that's god-forsaken
F F/G C
Goodbye old friend of mine
F C
Although I'll go where the lady takes me
C/G
She'll never tell what's in her hand
C
I do not know what fate awaits me
F F/G C
Fare thee well, Northumberland
Chorus:
C
So roll on, Geordie boy, roll
