Classic Poem

1.

On the top of old Smoky all covered in snow
I lost my true lover by sparking too slow.

2.

Sparking is a pleasure, parting is a grief,
And a false hearted lover is worse than a thief.

3.

A thief will only rob you, will take what you have,
And a false-hearted lover will take you to the grave.

4.

The grave will only decay you, turn you to dust;
There's not one boy in a hundred a poor girl can trust.

5.

They will tell you they love you to give your heart ease,
And as soon as your back's upon them they'll court who they please.

6.

" It's raining, it's hailing; that moon gives no light;
Your horses can't travel this dark lonesome night.

7.

" Go put up your horses, feed them some hay;
Come and set down here by me, love, as long as you stay. "

8.

" My horses are not hungry, they won't eat your hay:
So farewell, my little darling! I'll feed on my way.

9.

" I will drive on to Georgia, write you my mind;
My mind is to marry, love, and leave you behind.

10.

" Your parents is against me; mine is the same;
If I'm down on your book, love, please rub off my name. "

11.

" I go upon old Smoky on the mountain so high,
Where the wild birds and the turtle-dove can hear my sad cry. "

12.

" As sure as the dew drops grows on the green corn,
Last night I were with her, but to-night she is gone. "