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I courted Pretty Polly the live-long night
I courted Pretty Polly the live-long night
Then left her next morning before it was light.
O Polly, pretty Polly, come and go along with me, (2x)
Before we get married some pleasure we'll see.
She jumped up behind him and away they did go (2x)
Over the hills and the valleys so low.
He led her over the fields and dark valleys so deep (2x)
Until pretty Polly, she commensed to weep.
Oh Willie, oh Willie, I'm afraid of your way (2x)
I'm afraid you will lead my poor body astray.
They rode a little bit further and what did they spy? (2x)
But a new dug grave and a spade lying by.
Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you're guessing just about right (2x)
I been digging on your grave the best part of last night.
She threw her arms around him and trembled with fear (2x)
How can you kill the poor girl that loves you so dear?
There's no time to talk and there's no time to stand (2x)
Then he drew his knife all in his right hand.
He stabbed her to the heart and her heart's blood did flow, (2x)
And into the grave pretty Polly did go.
Then he threw a little dirt over her and started for home (2x)
Leaving no one behind but the wild birds to mourn.
A debt to the devil now Willie must pay (2x)
For killing pretty Polly and running away.
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