Charley Brooks

Cat. #0559 (MFH #96) - As sung by Mrs. Norma Kisner, Springdale, Arkansas on November 25, 1960

VERSE 1
Just as I was leaving th city
I find I changed my mind
I hope you won't think me to fickle
Or find me th least bit unkind

VERSE 2
I find we have both been mistaken
That you would never suit me
I find that my heart is anothers
An' I hope a dear friend, you'll agree

VERSE 3
Please send me back th ring I gave you
And all of my letters an' books
From now we'll meet an' be strangers
Respectfully yours, Charley Brooks

VERSE 4
I got your letter, dear Charley
Th last one you wrote to me
I read it over and over
An' of course, my dear friend, I'll agree

VERSE 5
Here is your ring, Charley darl'n
It has been very dear, to me
I can still recall when ya gave it
An' th vow you made to me

VERSE 6
An' now, I'll say goodbye dear
I hope you think I've been fair
Remember me always an' always
As a dear little friend, Nelly Dare

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