When First Unto This Country Lyrics
When First Unto This Country - New Lost City Ramblers
When first unto this country
A stranger I came
And I courted a fair maid
And Nancy was her name
I courted her for love
And 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 day and night
I courted fairest Nancy
My own heart's true delight
I rode to see my Nancy
I rode both day and night
Till I was fine they find gray horse
From looking and fair
The Sheriff's meet me followed
And overtaken me
They carted me away
To the penitentiary
They opened the door
And then they shop me in
They cleared off my head
Instead of my chin
They beat me and they banged me
They fed me on dried beef
Till I wished to my own soul
I'd never been a thief
With my hands in my pockets
Fet me cat put on so bold
With my coat of many colors
Like Jacob's of old