Well when I first came to town

They called me the roving jewel

Now they′ve changed their tuneCall me Katie Cruel

And when I first came to town

They bought me drinks a'plenty

Now they′ve changed their tune

Hand me the bottles empty

And if I was where I would be

Then I'd be where I am not

Here I am where I must be

Where I would be, I cannot

Oh diddle aye, hum diddle aye, diddle ay

Through the woods I am going

Down through the boggy mires

Straightway down the road

'Til I come to my heart′s desire

And if I was where I would be

Then I′d be where I am not

Here I am where I must be

Where I would be, I cannot

Oh diddle aye, hum diddle aye, diddle ay

Well when I first came to town

They called me the roving jewel

Now they've changed their tune

Call me Katie Cruel

And when I first came to town

They bought me drinks a′plenty

Now they've changed their tune

Hand me the bottles empty

And if I was where I would be

Then I′d be where I am not

Here I am where I must be

Where I would be, I cannot

Oh diddle aye, hum diddle aye, diddle ay