Johnny Cash - Sweet Betsy from Pike lyrics

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Oh, do you remember sweet Betsy from Pike
She crossed the big mountains
With her lover Ike
With two yoke of oxen and a big yellow dog
And a tall Shanghai rooster
And one spottled hog
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They soon reached the desert
Where Betsy gave out
And down in the sand she lay rolling about
While Ike in great tears
Looked on in surprise
Saying Betsy get up you'll get
Sand in your eyes
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Betsy got up in the great deal of pain
She said she'd go back to Pike County again
But I gave a sigh then he fondly embraced
And he traveled along with his
Arm round her waist
(How can sweet Betsy went out to the dance
And Ike poor a fellow he's
Down at his pance)
Betsy was dressed up in ribbons and rings
Said Iken you're an angel but
Where are your wings
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Well, the miner said Betsy will
You dance with me
She answeres I will if you want make two free
I can't dance too hard do
You want to know why
Because I'm so full of that strong out cooli
Ike and sweet Betsy got married of course
But Ike was so jealous he gotta divorce
And Betsy well satidfied said with a shout
Goodbye forever I'm glad you've backed out

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