She never had a mother

She hardly knew her dad

She's been in town for 18 years

And I'm the only boy she's had

Baby, I can't stay

Maybe I'll be back someday

Oh baby don't go

Pretty baby please don't go

I love you so, pretty baby

Please don't go

I never had no money

I bought at the second hand store

The way this old town laughs at me

I just can't take it no more

Said she can't stay

She's gonna be a lady someday Oh baby don't go

Pretty baby please don't go

I love you so, pretty baby

Please don't go

When she gets to the city

Her tears will all be dry

My eyes will look so pretty

No one's gonna know I cried

She's goin' away

And maybe she'll back someday

Oh baby don't go

Pretty baby please don't go

I love you so, pretty baby

Please don't go