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He bid a long farewell to all of his friends, |
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He said I'm leaving town and I hope to begin |
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Something up north where the wind blows cold |
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I'll be up there until I grow old. |
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All he had to his name was a suit case in hand |
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Five whole dollars and no place to land |
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Two shells in his rifle and a knife in his sack |
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He found a women that before he did lack. |
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Her name was Virginia, she came from the west |
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She took a train up from Baker to start something fresh |
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North Colorado she thought was the best |
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South California never stood the test. |
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They went for a stroll down Muddy Creek |
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Virginia sat down before she did speak |
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She said I can't go on with you no more |
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You have become such a bore. |
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He plunged a knife in her stomach and grabbed her feet |
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And threw her into the waters so deep |
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Now he's sitting in a cell and he's oh so cold |
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He's gonna be there until he grows old. |
