Cat. #0766 (MFH #221) - As sung by Betty Lou Copeland, Mountain View, Arkansas on May 26, 1969
VERSE 1
I was borned In east Virginia
North Carolinia I did go
There I met th fairest maiden
Who's name an' age, I do not know
VERSE 2
Her hair it was so dark an' curly
And her cheeks were rosy red
On her breast, she wore a white lilies
That's where I long to lie my head
VERSE 3
Many a times we strolled together
Down beside th deep blue sea
In your heart you love another
In my grave I'd rather be
VERSE 4
Mother says, we cannot marry
Father says, it'll never do
Just as soon as ya learn t' love me
Then I'll run away, away with you
VERSE 5
In my heart you are my darl'n
At my door, you're welcome in
At my gate I'll always meet you
For you're th girl, I long to win
Betty Lou says, she is 10 years old