American version, from the 1850s
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On Springfield Mountain, I once knew, A lad so handsome, of twenty two, He had a girlfriend, neat and trim, And as he loved her, she loved him. Chorus: Ray gu to roo nee ay, Gu tu roo nee ay, Gu tu roo nee ay, gu tu ro. |
2. Once he was angling by a creek, A serpent bit him upon his cheek, His girlie tried with gentle sips To drain the pizen with her lips. Chorus:
3. To close the story I am loath, |
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