Levon Helm - The Girl I Left Behind lyrics

There was a wealthy old farmer Lived in the country nearby Well, he had a handsome daughter On whom I cast my eye, Whom I cast my eye. Oh, I asked if it made any difference If I crossed over the plains Like why'd she be true to me If I returned again, I returned again. She said that she'd be true to me Til d**h doth proved unkind So we kissed, shook hands and parted And I left my girl behind, Left my girl behind. (Guitar solo) (Accordion solo) So I headed for old Missouri Kind faces for to see There was one Miss Molly Walker Fell deep in love with me, Fell deep in love with me. She said your pockets shall be lined with gold Your working days will be o'er If you'll consent to marry me And swear you'll roam no more, Swear you'll roam no more Well, if I consent to marry you I'm sure I'll be to blame For the girl I left behind Would laugh at me for shame, Laugh at me for shame. (Violin solo and end)