Cat. #0749 (MFH #551) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on May 26, 1969
VERSE 1
There were a rich lady, from Ireland, she came
A beautiful damsel, pretty Sally, by name
She was taken on 'er death bed, to die
She sent for th young man, that she once did deny
VERSE 2
As he came near her, an' approached her bedside
Saying here is th boy, that I once did deny
But now since he left me, I'll die for his sake
She threw her arms 'round 'im, he felt her heart break
VERSE 3
O Sally, O Sally, O Sally, said he
O, don't you remember, when I first courted thee
I asked you some questions, you answered in scorn
Now, I'm gon'na warn you, of things passed an' gone
VERSE 4
O Willie, O Willie forget an' forgive
An' let me, while longer, here on earth to live
O, no I won't Sally, but rejoice th day
When you are dead Sally, I'll dance on your grave
VERSE 5
She pulled off a ring, nine diamonds with gold
Saying, take this an' wear it, in rememberence of me
O yes, I will Sally, rejoicing I'll be
To think of th rich lady, who once died for me