Katy Cruel

The bitter American cousin of Leaboy's Lassie

Listen and purchase

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

I know who I am
I know who's going with me
I know who I love
But the Lord knows if I'll marry

Little lallie day, oh the little lee-oh day, and
All that I am that I would be
Then I would be what I am not
But I am what I must be
What I would be I cannot
Little lallie day, oh the little lee-oh day

When first I came to town
They brought me the bottle plenty
Now they've changed their tune
They bring me the bottles empty

I'll dye my petticoats red
And face them with the yellow
Then I'll tell all the lads
My own heart I will follow

(Chorus)

It's down the road I go
And through the boggy mire
Straight way cross the town
And to my heart's desire

And all that I am that I would be
Then I would be what I am not
But I am what I must be
What I would be I cannot

(Chorus)