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Verse 1:
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There used to be a gambler who courted all around
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There used to be a gambler who courted all around
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He courted pretty Polly, such beauty'd never been found
Chorus:
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come Go along with me
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come Go along with me.
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Before we get married, some pleasures to see
Verse 2:
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She jumped up behind him and away they did go
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She jumped up behind him and away they did go
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Down into the valley that was far below
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They went a little further, and what did they spy
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They went a little further, and what did they spy
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But a newly-dug grave with a spade lying by
Verse 3:
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Oh Willy, hey Willy, I'm afraid of your ways
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Oh Willy, hey Willy, I'm afraid of your ways
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I'm afraid you will leave my poor body astray
Chorus:
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you've guessed it just right
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Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, you've guessed it just right
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I've dug on your grave the better part of last night
Verse 4:
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Then he stabbed her in the heart til her heart's blood did flow
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He stabbed her in the heart 'til her heart's blood did flow
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Down into the grave pretty Polly did go
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Now a debt to the devil that Willy must pay
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A debt to the devil that Willy must pay
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For killing pretty Polly and running away
Song History
Published: January 4, 2026
Last Updated: January 4, 2026