Lyrics:

**lf**[Verse 1]**lf**Oh, sweet mama, lay me down in my grave**lf**Leave me, baby, I''m too far gone to save**lf**The snow is comin'', all the village folk know**lf**This wicked shiver chills me down to my soul**lf****lf**[Chorus]**lf**Only time will tell**lf**Take the ox to town and you can sell**lf**Leave me in my bed today**lf****lf**[Verse 2]**lf**The Yankee peddler bargains with you on his way**lf**Woe sweet mama''s gotten herself a new dray**lf**Keep the children snug as the wagon rolls on**lf**When the cold wind blows most of them will be gone**lf****lf**[Chorus]**lf**Only time can tell**lf**Take the ox to town and I''ll get well**lf**Leave me in my bed today**lf****lf**Only time will tell**lf**You take the ox to town and you can sell**lf**Leave me in my bed today