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Tom Dooley Lyrics by Frank Proffitt

Frank Proffitt

1962

Hang your head Tom Dooley
Hang your head and cry
You killed little Laurie Foster
Poor boy you're bound to die
You met her on the mountain
There you took her life
You met her on the hillside
You stabbed her with a knife
Hang your head Tom Dooley
Hang your head and cry
You killed little Laurie Foster
Poor boy you're bound to die
This time tomorrow
Reckon where I'll be
Down in Gander's valley [?]
Hanging on a white oak tree
Hang your head Tom Dooley
Hang your hеad and cry
You killed little Laurie Fostеr
Poor boy you're bound to die
This time tomorrow
Reckon where I'll be
Hadn't been for Grayson
I'd a-been in Tennessee
Hang your head Tom Dooley
Hang your head and cry
You killed little Laurie Foster
Poor boy you're bound to die
You met her on the mountain
It was there I suppose
There you went and killed her
And then you hid her clothes
Hang your head Tom Dooley
Hang your head and cry
You killed little Laurie Foster
Poor boy you're bound to die
I'll take down the banjo
I'll pick it on my knee
By this time tomorrow
It'll be no use to me
Hang your head Tom Dooley
Hang your head and cry
You killed little Laurie Foster
Poor boy you're bound to die
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Frank Proffitt

Frank Proffitt

About “Tom Dooley” by Frank Proffitt

Read the complete lyrics to "Tom Dooley" by Frank Proffitt from the album "Frank Proffitt" in 1962. 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 Folk, Pop.

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"Tom Dooley" appears on "Frank Proffitt" in 1962.

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