Lankum - Katie Cruel Lyrics

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"Katie Cruel"

Well when I first came to town
They called me the rovin' jewel
Now they've changed their tune
Call me Katie Cruel

And when I first came to town
They bought me drinks aplenty
Now they've changed their tune
Hand me the bottles empty

And 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
Oh well diddle aye, hum diddle aye, diddle ay

Through the woods I am going
Down through the boggy mires
Straightaway down the road
Till I come to my heart's desire

And 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
Oh well diddle aye, hum diddle aye, diddle ay

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

And when I first came to town
They bought me drinks aplenty
Now they've changed their tune
Hand me the bottles empty

And 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
Oh diddle aye, hum diddle aye, diddle ayv

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Writer(s): Traditional, Robin Pecknold

album: "The Livelong Day" (2019)

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