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Katie Cruel Lyrics by Robin Pecknold

2011

[Chorus]
When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
Call me Katie Cruel
[Verse 1]
Through the woods I am goin'
Through the boggy mire
Straight way down the road
'Til I come to my heart's desire
[Bridge]
If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be, I can not
[Verse 2]
When I first came to town
They bought me drinks a' plenty
Now they've changed their tune
Hand me the bottles empty
[Bridge]
If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be, I can not
[Chorus]
When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
Call me Katie Cruel

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