Cat. #1192 (MFH #221) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on August 31, 1971
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