This cruel country has driven me down

Teased me and lied, teased me and lied

I've only sad stories to tell to this town

My dreams are withered and died Once I was bending the tops of the trees

Kind words in my ear kind faces to see

Then I struck up with a gal from the West

Played run and hide, she played run and hide

Count one to ten and she's gone with the rest

My dreams are withered and died Silver moon sail up and silver moon shine

On the waters so wide, waters so wide

Steal from the bed of some good friend of mine

My dreams are withered and died If I was a butterfly live for a day

And I could be free just blowing away

This cruel country has driven me down

Teased me and lied, teased me and lied

I've only sad stories to tell to this town

My dreams are withered and died

My dreams are withered and died