When First Unto This Country
David Grisman

When first unto this country

A stranger I came

I courted a fair maid

And Nancy was her name

I courted her for love

Her love I didn't obtain

Do you think I've any reason

Or right to complain

I rode to see my Nancy

I rode both night and day

I stoled a fine stallion

From Colonel Charles Grey

I rode to see my Nancy

I rode both day and night

I courted fairest Nancy

My own heart's true delight

The sheriff's men they followed

And overtaken me

They carted me away

To the penitentiary

They opened up the door

And then they threw me in

They shaved off my hair

And they cleared off my chin

They beat me and they banged me

And they fed me on dry beans

'Til I wished to my own soul

I'd never been a thief

With my hands stuck in my pockets

And my cap set on so bold

My coat of many colors

Like Joseph's of old

When first unto this country

A stranger I came

I courted a fair maid

And Nancy was her name

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