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Pretty Polly (1963 Recording) Lyrics by Dock Boggs

His Folkways Years, 1963-1968

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[Intro]
Oh, I used to be a rambler, I stayed around in town
I used to be a rambler, I stayed around in town
I courted Pretty Polly, such beauty've never been found
[Verse 1]
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly, oh, yonder she stands
Pretty Polly, 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
Oh, when we get married some pleasure to see
[Verse 2]
Hе led her over hills and vallеys so deep
He led her over hills and valleys so deep
At last, Pretty Polly, she began to weep
Says, Oh Willie, oh Willie, I'm 'fraid of your way
Oh Willie, oh Willie, I'm afraid of your way
Your minded to ramble and lead me astray
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly, you're guessin' about right
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly, you're guessin' about right
I dug on your grave two-thirds of last night
[Verse 3]
They went on a bit farther and what did she spy?
She went on a bit farther and what did she spy?
A new-dug grave and a spade lying by
She threw her arms around him, began for to weep
She threw her arms around him, began for to weep
At last Pretty Polly soon fell asleep
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Dock Boggs

Dock Boggs

About “Pretty Polly (1963 Recording)” by Dock Boggs

Read the complete lyrics to "Pretty Polly (1963 Recording)" by Dock Boggs from the album "His Folkways Years, 1963-1968". 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 American Folk, Murder Ballad, Country.

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"Pretty Polly (1963 Recording)" appears on "His Folkways Years, 1963-1968".

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