Cat. #0110 (MFH #576) - As sung by Mrs. Ed Newton, Gainesville, Missouri on June 10, 1958
VERSE 1
My foots in my stirup
My bridles in my hand
I'm courting Sweet Lily
To marry if I can
CHORUS:
O Lily, Sweet Lily
O Lily fare-you-well
How can I ever leave you
For I love you so well
VERSE 2
Your parents don't like me
They say I'm no good
But I come here on purpose
To marry if I could
VERSE 3
They say I drink whiskey
But th money is my own
Them that don't like me
Can just leave me alone
VERSE 4
I'm troubled, I'm troubled
I'm troubled in my mind
If troubles don't kill me
I'll live a long time