Devilish Mary

Notation: traditional
PDF Files: ballad

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Transcription: by Darryl D. Bush  
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When I was young and foolish
I thought that I would marry
So I fell in love with a pretty little girl
And her name was Devilish Mary
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Says I, "I think it's very nice
To have this fine relation"
"Shut up" she says, "you do the work
I'll do the conversation."
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She washed my pants in old soap suds
And sewed them up in stiches
She gave to me her prettiest dress
Said she, "I'll wear the britches."
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She boiled up a pot of soup
From worn out shoes and traces
Said she, "I think I;ll eat the soles
And you can have the laces."
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"That's all!" says I, "This is the end!
I will not stand no more!"
"That's right" she said,
"You've had enough!" and threw me out the door.
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Well if I ever more do wed
I'll marry just for riches.
I'll pick a little girl about two feet high
That can't put on my britches.
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