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When first unto this country
A stranger I came,
I courted a fair maid
And Nancy was her name

I courted her for love,
But love I didn't obtain;
Do you think I've any reason
Or right to complain?

I rode to see my Nancy,
I rode both day and night
I rode for my Nancy,
My own heart's true delight.

I rode to see my Nancy,
I rode both night and day,
Then I stole me a fine horse
And then I rode away

The Sheriff's men, they followed,
And overtaken me.
They took me away
To the penitentiary.

They opened up the door
And they pushed me in;
And they shaved off my head
And they cleared away my chin.

They beat me and they banged me,
They fed me on dried beef,
Till I wished to my own soul
I'd never been a thief.

When first unto this country
A stranger I came,
I courted a fair maid
And Nancy was her name