"Cotton Dress" lyrics

I bought it one day for my Jenny
She wore it with much happiness
It did not cost many a penny
A simple and plain cotton dress
Another man bought her a new dress
A gown from a quality place
And that's how I lost my dear Jenny
For it was of satin and lace

Perhaps I'll do better with Mary
My fortunes improved more or less
And yet of her love I am wary
So I'll buy her a plain cotton dress
If she wants but me to be with her
Not caring what I may possess
Then gladly I'll shower my Mary
With jewels and a new silken dress

Then gladly I'll shower my Mary
With jewels and a new silken dress