"Katie Cruel" lyrics

"Katie Cruel"

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

Wish 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

Through the woods I am goin'
Through the boggy mire
Straight way down the road
'Til I come to my heart's desire

Wish 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

When I first came to town
They bought me drinks a' plenty
Now they've changed their tune
Hand me the bottles empty

Wish 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


Writer(s): Traditional, Robin Pecknold
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