Cat. #0257 (MFH #318) - As sung by Mrs. Olive Coberley, Weaubleau, Missouri on October 7, 1958
VERSE 1
A man who's name was Johnny Sands
Who married Betsy Bay
Although she brought him gold and wealth
She proved a powerful play
VERSE 2
For O, she was a scolding wife
Full of capris and whim
She said, that she was tired of life
An' she was tired of him
VERSE 3
Says he, my love I'll drown myself
Th river runs below
Pray do, you little silly elf
I've wished it long ago
VERSE 4
For fear that I might courage take
An' try to save my life
Pray tie my hands behind my back
I will, replied his wife
VERSE 5
She tied them fast, as one might think
Now, you run down th hill
An' push me in with all your force
Said she, my love, I will
VERSE 6
All down th hill, his loving bride
Came running with all her force
To push him in, he stepped aside
An' she went in, of course
VERSE 7
Now, splashing, dashing, like a fish
O, save me Johnny Sands
I can't my love, tho' much I wish
For you have tied my hands