English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians

122 Songs and Ballads, and 323 Tunes With Lyrics & sheet Music - online book

	No. 62
	Katie Morey
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	2   I went unto her father's house Just like a clever fellow, I told her that the plums and grapes were ripe, Yes, they were fine and mellow. 3   She says : My dear, my dearest dear, There's something else to betray us, My father dear is on his way, And he'll be sure to see us. 4   But if the highest tree it's you could climb, Till he gets out of sight, sir, It's then we'll go to yonders grove And spend one happy hour. 5   The tree was rough, he climbed so tough, And on the top he stopped, sir, And every jerk he tore his shirt, And on the top he stopped, sir. 6   As she went trippling over the plains, She looked so neat and active. And there he sot in the top of the tree Almost raving distracted. 211