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Pretty Polly [Alternate Version]
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The Byrds
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There used to be a gambler who courted all around
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There used to be a gambler who courted all around
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He courted pretty Polly, such a beauty never been found
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come go along with me
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come go long with me
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Before we get married, some pleasures to see
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She jumped up behind him and 'way they did go
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She jumped up behind him and 'way they did go
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Down into the valley that was far below
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They went a little further and what did they spot
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They went a little further and what did they spot
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But a newly dug grave with a spade lying by
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Oh, Willy, oh, Willy, I'm afraid of your ways
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Oh, Willy, oh, Willy, I'm afraid of your ways
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I'm afraid you will lead my poor body astray
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you guessed it just right
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you guessed it just right
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I dug all your grave the better part of last night
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Then he stabbed her in her heart 'till her heart's blood did flow
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He stabbed her in her heart 'till her heart's blood did flow
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Down into the grave pretty Polly did go
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Now a debt to the devil, that Willy must pay
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A debt to the devil, that Willy must pay
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For killing pretty Polly and running away
(Lyrics) Pretty Polly by Vandaveer
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