Little Maggie

Over yonder stands little Maggie
With a dram glass in her hand
She's a-drinkin' away her troubles
And acourting a-nother man

Oh how can I ever stand it
Just to see those two blue eyes
They're shining in the moonlight
Like two diamonds in the sky

Pretty flowers were made for blooming
Pretty stars were made to shine
Pretty girls were made for loving
Little Maggie was made for mine

Sometimes I have a nickel
Sometimes I have a dime
Sometimes I have ten dollars
Just to pay little Maggie's fine

Lay down your last ol' dollar
Lay down your gold watch and chain
Little Maggie's gonna dance for Daddy
Listen to this old banjo ring

Oh the last time I saw little Maggie
She was sitting on the banks of the sea
With her forty four around her
And a banjo on her knee

I'm going down to the station
With my suitcase in my hand
I'm going to leave this country
I'm going to some far and distant land

Go 'way, go 'way little Maggie
Go and do the best you can
I'll get me another woman
You can get you another man

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