Katie Cruel

(traditional)

When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
They call me Katie Cruel

Through the woods I'm going
Through the boggy mire
Straight way down the road
Till I come to my heart's desire

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 cannot

When I first came to town
They brought me the bottles plenty
Now they've changed their tune
They bring me the bottles empty

(chorus)

So hush my pretty one
For you I'll ne'er be sorry
The heart of all my joy
Is the heart of all my worry