Handsome Molly Songtext
von Doc Watson

I wish I were in London or some other depot town
I′d set my foot in a steamboat and sail the ocean round
While sailing on the ocean, while sailing on the sea
I'd think of handsome Molly wherever she might be


Remember, handsome Molly, when you gave me your right hand
And you said if you ever married that I′d be the man
But now you broke your promise, go marry whom you please
While my poor heart is breaking, you're going at your ease

She goes to church on Sunday, she passes me on by
I can tell her mind is changing by the roving of her eye
Her hair is black as a raven, her eyes are black as coal
Her cheeks look like lilies out in the morning glow

I wish I were in London or some other depot town
I'd set my foot in a steamboat and sail the ocean round
While sailing on the ocean, while sailing on the sea
I′d think of handsome Molly wherever she might be