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Pretty Polly (1927 Recording) Lyrics by Dock Boggs

Country Blues: Complete Early Recordings (1927-29)

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(intro)
I used to be a rambler, I stayed around this town
I used to be a rambler, I stayed around in town
I courted Pretty Polly and such beauty've never been found
(break)
Oh where is Pretty Polly, oh yonder she stands
Oh where is Pretty Polly, oh yonder she stands
With rings on her fingers and lily-white hands
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly come take a walk with me
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly come take a walk with me
When we get married some pleasure to see
(break)
He led her over hills and valleys so deep
He led her over hills and valleys so deep
At last Pretty Polly, she began to weep
Oh Willie oh Willie I'm 'fraid of your way
Willie oh Willie I'm 'fraid of your way
All minding to ramble and lead me astray
(break)
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly you guessin' about right
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly you guessin' about right
I dug on your grave two-thirds of last night
They went on a piece farther and what did they spy?
Went on up (?) farther and what did they spy?
A new-dug grave and a spade lying by
(break)
She threw her arms around him and began for to weep
She threw her arms around him and began for to weep
At last Pretty Polly, she fell asleep
He threw the dirt over her, and turned away to go
Threw the dirt over her, and turned away to go
Down to the river where the deep water flow
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Dock Boggs

Dock Boggs

About “Pretty Polly (1927 Recording)” by Dock Boggs

Read the complete lyrics to "Pretty Polly (1927 Recording)" by Dock Boggs from the album "Country Blues: Complete Early Recordings (1927-29)". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Pretty Polly (1927 Recording)" appears on "Country Blues: Complete Early Recordings (1927-29)".

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