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East Virginia Blues

from Native Soil by Dana and Susan Robinson

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I first heard this on a New Lost City Ramblers album.

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I was born in East Virginia
North Carolina did I go
There I met a fair young maiden
Name and her age I did not know

Oh her hair was dark in color
And her cheeks were rosy red
On her breast she wore white linen
Where I longed to lay my head

Many a time we strolled together
Down beside the deep blue sea
In her heart she loves another
In my grave I'd rather be

In my heart you are my darlin
At my door you're welcome in
By my gate I long to greet you
Your the girl I long to win

I'd rather be in some dark holler
Where the sun refuse to shine
Than to see you with another
And to know you'll never be mine

I don't want your green back dollar
I don't want your watch and chain
All I want is you my darling
Say you'll take me back again

I was born in East Virginia
North Carolina did I go
There I met a fair young maiden
Name and her age I did not know

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from Native Soil, released June 20, 2004

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Dana and Susan Robinson Cabot, Vermont

"From Cabot, Vermont – Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson combine vivid, songwriting with fiddle tunes, oldtime banjo, elegant melodies, and rich harmony singing."

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