Good morning, loving Nancy
We have met in due time
I will ask you a question
I hope it's no crime
Come and sit yourself by me
What time you do stay
So fare-you-well Nancy
I am going away
Go put up your horses and food
And fetch some hay
So fare-you-well Nancy
I'll drive on my way
Your wagon to grease
And your bills is to pay
Some come sit down by my side
So long as you stay
My wagon is well greased
My whip is in my hand
So fare-you-well Nancy
I'm leaving this land
So where was I next morning
So soon as I arise
A-crossing deep waters
With tears in my eyes
To think I must leave her
To see her no more
I left her grieving
On the new river shore
Somes says I am rude
Some says I am rough
Some says I am guilty
Of many bad crimes
I can prove them all liars
By the power above
I am guilty of nothing
But I innocently love
My papa don't like me
And this I well know
He says I'm not worthy
To step in his door