East Virginia

VERSE 1
I was borned in east Virginia
North Caroliner, I did go
There I met a fair young maiden
Her name an' age, I do not know

VERSE 2
O, her hair was dark an' curly
An' her cheeks were rosy red
On her breast, she wore white lilies
There's where I long to lay my head

VERSE 3
Her Mamma said, we couldn't marry
Her Papa said, it'd never do
But if you ever learn to love me
I will run away with you

VERSE 4
Many a time we strolled together
Down beside th deep blue sea
In your heart you were my darling
In my grave I'd drather be

VERSE 5
In my heart you 'er my darling
At my door you welcome in
At my gate I'll always meet you
For you 'er th girl I long to win

OTHER COLLECTIONS:
Randolph: IV-733 Don't Forget Me, Little Darling
Belden: p. 209 Fond Affection
Brown: III-327 Must I Go to Old Virginia