I was born in East Virginia
North Carolina I did go
There I met a fair, young maiden
And her name, I did not know
On her hair was dark and curly
Cheeks were roses red
Oh, her breast she wore my clear leaf
Where I longer to lay my head
I don't want your greenback dollar
I don't want your watch and chain
All I want is your heart, darling
Say you'll take ma back again
The oceans deep and I can't wade in
And I have no wings to fly
I'll escape, my blue-eyed, boat land
Float or roll me over time
I'll go back to East Virginia
North Carolina ain't my home
I'll go back to East Virginia
Leave them north Carolina alone
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