Maid of Constant Sorrow

Cat. #1525 (MFH #1011) - As sung by Julie O'Rielly, Springfield, Missouri on March 20, 1975

VERSE 1
I am a maid of constant sorrow
I've been troubled all my days
I'm goin' back to ole Kentucky
Place where I was partly raised

VERSE 2
Thru all this world I'm bound to ramble
Thru wind an' storm, thru sun an' rain
I'm bound to ride, that northern railroad
Perhaps I'll take th very next rain

VERSE 3
You friends they say I am a stranger
You won't see my face no more
There is just one -- -- --
We'll sail on tht golden shore

VERSE 4
I always thought that I'd seen trouble
Now I know, its callin' run
I hang my head in grief an' sorrow
Just to think I'm -- -- ---

VERSE 5
I am a miad of constant sorrow
I've been troubled all my days