Black Jack David

by The Carter Family

v.1
GBlack Jack David came ridin' through the woods
GAn he sang so loud and gaiEmly
GMade the hills all around him ring
GAnd he charmed the heart of a Dlady
DAnd he charmed the heart of a laGdy

v.2
Would you forsake your husband and baby
To go with another man?
Would you forsake your husband and baby
For the love of Black Jack David [2t]

v.3
Yes I'd forsake my husband and baby
To go with another man
Yes I'd forsake my husband and baby
For the love of Black Jack David [2t]

v.4
She pulled off her high-heeled shoes
They were made of spanish leather
She pulled on her low-heel shoes
And they both rode off together [2t]

v.5
Last night I slept on a feather bed
By the side of my husband and baby
Tonight I ride in the cold cold wind
By the side of Black Jack David [2t]

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