I was born in East Virginia North Carolina I did go There I met a fair young maiden Name and age I did not know Oh her hair was dark and curly And her cheeks were rosy red On her breast she wore a lilly Where I longed to lay my head I don't want your green back dollar I don't want your watch and chain All I want is you my darling Say you'll take me back again In my heart you are my darlin' At my door you're welcome in At my gate I'll always greet you For you're the one I tried to win I'd rather be in some dark holler Where the sun refused to shine Than to see you with another And to know you won't be mine