Pretty Mary

Cat. #1524 (MFH #436) - As sung by Julie O'Rielly, Springfield, Missouri on March 20, 1975

VERSE 1
My horses ain't hungry
They won't eat your hay
So, fare thee-well darlin'
I'm going my way

VERSE 2
Your parents don't like me
They say I'm too poor
They say I'm not worthy
To enter you door

VERSE 3
Pretty Mary, Pretty Mary
Would you think me unkind
If I were to see you
An' tell you my mind

VERSE 4
I'm sure as th dew drop
Falls on th green corn
Last night I was with you
Tonight I am lone

VERSE 5
Now, my horses ain't hungry
An' they won't eat your hay
So, fare-thee-well darlin'
I'm goin' my way
So, fare-thee-well darlin'
I'm goin' my way

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