The Old Maid

Cat. #0013 (MFH #461) - As sung by Mr. Frank Pool in Fayetteville, Arkansas on January 6, 1958

VERSE 1
I am determined to die an old maid
I'll take my stool and I'll set in th shade
Well, I never will marry a tall, a tall
I never will marry a tall

VERSE 2
Well, I never will marry a man that's poor
For he will go begging from door to door
Well, I never will marry a tall, a tall
I never will marry a tall

VERSE 3
I never will marry a man that's young
For he will come in with a flattering tongue
Well, I never will marry a tall, a tall
I never will marry a tall

VERSE 4
Well, I am determined to die an old maid
I'll take my stool and I'll set in th shade
Well, I never will marry a tall, a tall
I never will marry a tall

VERSE 5
Well, I never will marry a man that's rich
For he will get drunk an' fall in th ditch
Well, I never will marry a tall, a tall
I never will marry a tall

Mr. Pool says, at one time he used to sing at dances and play-parties.

VARIANT:
1114 The Old Maid Song

OTHER COLLECTIONS:
Randolph: III-364 The Old Maids Song
Belden: p. 262 I Wouldn't Marry
Brown: III-30 I Wouldn't Marry

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