Good morning, loving Nancy,
We have met in due time;
I will ask you a question;
I hope it's no crime.
Come and sit yourself by me
What time you do stay
So fare-you-well Nancy,
I am going away.
Go put up your horses and food
And fetch some hay.
So fare-you-well Nancy;
I'll drive on my way.
Your wagon to grease
And your bills is to pay;
Some come sit down by my side
So long as you stay.
My wagon is well greased;
My whip is in my hand.
So fare-you-well Nancy
I'm leaving this land.
So where was I next morning,
So soon as I arise;
A-crossing deep waters
With tears in my eyes.
To think I must leave her,
To see her no more;
I left her grieving
On the new river shore.
Somes says I am rude,
Some says I am rough,
Some says I am guilty
Of many bad crimes.
I can prove them all liars
By the power above;
I am guilty of nothing,
But I innocently love.
My papa don't like me
And this I well know;
He says I'm not worthy
To step in his door.
