Gambling Davey Songtext
von Sam Shackleton

Where′d you go my pretty little dove
Where'd you go my babby?
Where′d you go my pretty little dove
Away wae the gambling laddie?
Away wae the gambling Davey

O' I cried, I cried the whole day through
I cried for my lady
Left our baby in my arms
And ran away wae Davey
O' cursed gambling Davey

Go saddle for me my big old horse
Clad in Spanish leather
I will ride on after them
Blow down that gambling Davey
O′ cursed gambling Davey


′Twas under the light of a pale blue moon
I saw a campfire gleaming
Heard the notes of an old banjo
And the voice of a rambler singing
O' the song of the rambling Davey

Why′d you forsake your house and home
Why'd you forsake your baby?
Why′d you forsake your count of gold
All for the gambling Davey?
All for the gambling Dave

O' but when I saw her dancing there
I felt so free and truly
I turned my old horse on her heels
And down the road I go
Well, doun the road I go

O′ I don't need an evil girl
Who stole my heart of mine
I'll find another lassie dear
And love her all the time
I′ll love her all the time