Lyrics:

Oh, I used to be a rambler, I stayed around in the town
Oh, I used to be a rambler, I stayed around in the town
I courted Pretty Polly, such a beauty's never been found

Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly, oh yonder she stands
Pretty Polly, 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
Oh when we get married, some pleasure to see

He led her over hills and valleys so deep
He led her over hills and valleys so deep
At length, Pretty Polly, she began to weep

Oh Willy, oh Willy, I'm afraid of your ways
Oh Willy, oh Willy, I'm afraid of your ways
Your mind is to ramble and lead me astray

Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly, you're guessing about right
Pretty Polly, Pretty Polly, you're guessing about right
I dug on your grave, two thirds of last night

She went on a piece further and what did she spy
She went on a piece further and what did she spy
A new dug grave and a spade lying by

She threw her arms around him, began for to weep
She threw her arms around him, began for to weep
At length Pretty Polly soon fell asleep