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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Karen Dalton
Karen Dalton
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Karen Dalton
Karen Dalton
Songwriter
Agnes Obel
Agnes Obel
Composer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I first came to town
They called me the rovin' jewel
Now they've changed their tune
Call me, Katie cruel
[Verse 2]
Through the woods I go
And through the boggy mire
Straight way down the road
Till I come to my heart's desire
[Verse 3]
If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
And where I would be I cannot
[Verse 4]
When I first came to town
They bought me drinks aplenty
Now they've changed their tune
And hand me the bottles empty
[Verse 5]
If I was where I would be
Then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
And where I would be I cannot
Written by: Agnes Obel, Karen Dalton, Robin Pecknold
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