Title: American Old Time Song Lyrics
Subject: Traditional & Folk Music
Author: www.traditionalmusic.co.uk
Keywords: Old time music, American, oldtimey, bluegrass

Katy Ryan - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
KATY RYAN. 
If you'll allow me, friends, I'll tell you all a story, About Katy Ryan, a little Irish girl; When you meet her, oh, I tell you it's a glory, She sets my heart in a whirl. I asked her father for her hand, it seems he didn't understand, To give her hand he said he must decline; She's so charming and so fair, and there's none that can compare With little Katy Ryan. Oh, listen, ain't that music fine?-Break. They're serenading little Katy Ryan.-Break. 
Chorus. Oh, yes, she is so pretty, And her eyes like diamonds shine; Now isn't that a pity I can't marry Katy Ryan? 
If Katy had her choice whom she would marry, And her rich old father wouldn't interfere, I am sure the little darling would not tarry, She promised to be here. But what are we to do? oh, if her father only knew How she loves me, then I am 9ure he'd not be trying To break one another's heart, and to keep us far apart, I am sure he'd give me little Katy Ryan.-Chorus.