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Butcher Boy Lyrics by Peggy Seeger

Classic Folk Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

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She went upstairs to make her bed
And not one word to her mother said
Her mother she went upstairs too
Saying, "Daughter, oh daughter, what troubles you?"
"Oh mother, oh mother, I cannot tell
That railroad boy I love so well
He courted me my life away
And now at home he will not stay"
"There is a place in London town
Where that railroad boy goes and sits down
He takes that strange girl on his knee
And tells to her what he won't tell me"
Her father he came up from work
Saying, "Where is daughter, she seems so hurt"
He went upstairs to give her hope
And found her hanging from a rope
He took his knife and cut her down
And in her bosom these words were found
"Go dig my grave both wide and deep
Place a marble slab at my head and feet
And over my coffin, place a snow-white dove
To warn the world that I died of love
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Peggy Seeger

Peggy Seeger

About “Butcher Boy” by Peggy Seeger

Read the complete lyrics to "Butcher Boy" by Peggy Seeger from the album "Classic Folk Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings". 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.

"Butcher Boy" is performed by Peggy Seeger. from the album "Classic Folk Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Butcher Boy", explore more songs by Peggy Seeger using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Butcher Boy" is credited to Peggy Seeger. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Butcher Boy" appears on "Classic Folk Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings".

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