----- Lily of the West - Mark Knopfler & The Chieftains ----- Tabbed by: Jeff.Smart Email: Tuning: Standard This song is from the Chieftains album "The Long Black Veil" but this version is arranged and sung by Mark Knopfler. The Chieftains Lyrics. "Lily Of The West" lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. The Lily of the West, a classic song about an unfaithful woman, is certainly more than one hundred years old. Everything should be correct. Subject: Lyr Add: LILY OF THE WEST (Knopfler/Chieftains) From: Big Mick Date: 03 Dec 98 - 10:25 PM Peavey, Here are the lyrics to the Knopfler/Chieftains version. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. Now go, you faithless Molly O', the lily of the west Now that I've gained my liberty a-rowin' I will go I ramble through old Ireland and travel Scotland o'er Though she thought to swear my life away she still disturbs my rest, I still must style her, Molly O', the lily of the west. Overview / Lyrics / Photos / Videos / News. Bob Dylan Lyrics "Lily Of The West" When first I came to Louisville, some pleasure there to find A damsel there from Lexington was pleasing to my mind Her rosy cheeks, her ruby lips, like arrows pierced my breast And the name she bore was Flora, the lily of the west. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of The Chieftains lyrics. Now that I've gained my liberty A-roving I will go I'll ramble through old Ireland And travel Scotland o'er There are a number of versions to this song. CHIEFTAINS The Lily Of The West Lyrics. When first I came to Ireland some pleasure for to find It's there I spied a damsel fair, most pleasing to my mind Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes like arrows pierced my breast And they call her lovely Molly O', the lily of the west This CD is highly recommended. The Lily of the West I then did stand my trial And boldly I did plead A flaw was in my indictment found And that soon had me freed That beauty bright I did adore The judge did her address "Now go, you faithless Molly O The Lily of the West." Top Songs. Original lyrics of The Lily Of The West song by The Chieftains. LILY OF THE WEST Chieftains’ version as recorded on "The Long Black Veil" Sung by Mark Knopfler 3/4 time.