(intro) 
I used to be a rambler, I stayed around this town 
I used to be a rambler, I stayed around in town 
I courted Pretty Polly and the (guilt) has never been 
found 

(break) 
Oh where is Pretty Polly, oh yonder she stands 
Oh where is Pretty Polly, oh yonder she stands 
With rings on her fingers and lily-white hands 

Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly come take a walk with me 
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly come take a walk with me 
When we get married some pleasure to see 

(break) 
He led her over hills and valleys so deep 
He led her over hills and valleys so deep 
At last Pretty Polly, she began to weep 

Oh Willie oh Willie I'm 'fraid of your way 
Willie oh Willie I'm 'fraid of your way 
All minding to ramble and lead me astray 

(break) 
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly you guessin' about right 
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly you guessin' about right 
I dug on your grave two-thirds of last night 

They went on a piece farther and what did they spy? 
Went on up (?) farther and what did they spy? 
A new-dug grave and a spade lying by 

(break) 
She threw her arms around him and began for to weep 
She threw her arms around him and began for to weep 
At last Pretty Polly, she fell asleep 

He threw the dirt over her, and turned away to go 
Threw the dirt over her, and turned away to go 
Down to the river where the deep water flow