Little Omie Wise

歌詞

Oh, listen to my story, I'll tell you no lies How John Lewis did murder poor little Omie Wise He told her to meet him at Adams' Springs Money he'd bring her and other fine things So fool-like she met him at Adams' Springs No money he brought her or other fine things "Go with me, little Omie, and away we will ride Off to get married so that you might be my bride" She jumped on his pony and away they did go But off to the river where deep waters flow "John Lewis, John Lewis, will you tell me your mind? Do you intend to marry me or leave me behind?" "Little Omie, little Omie, I'll tell you my mind My mind is to drown you and leave you behind" "Have mercy on my baby and spare me my life I'll go home a beggar and never be your wife" He kissed her, then he hugged her, then he turned her around Threw her in the water where he knew that she would drown He jumped on his pony and away he did ride While the screams of little Omie went down by his side It was on one Thursday morning, the rain came pouring down When the people searched for Omie but she could not be found Two boys went a-fishin' one fine summers day And saw little Omie's body go floating away They threw their net around her and drew her to the bank Her clothes all wet and muddy, they laid her on a plank They called for John Lewis to come to that place Brought little Omie before him so that he might see her face Though he made no confession they carried him to jail No friends or relations to go on his bail