East Virginia

[Verse 1]

I was born in East Virginia

North Carolina I did roam

There I met a fair pretty maiden

Her name and age I do not know

[Verse 2]

Her hair it was of a brightsome color

And her lips of ruby red

On her breast she wore white lilies

There I longed to lay my head

[Verse 3]

Well, in my heart, you are my darling

At my door, you're welcome in

At my gate, I'll meet you, my darling

If your love I could only win

[Verse 4]

I'd rather be in some dark holler

Where the sun refused to shine

Than to see you be another man's darling

And to know that you'll never be mine

[Verse 5]

Well, in the night, I'm dreaming about you

In my day, I find no rest

Just the thought of you, my darling

Sends aching pains all through my breast

[Verse 6]

Well, when I'm dead and in my coffin

With my feet turned toward the sun

Come and sit beside me, darling

Come and think on the way you done