Delia's Gone

traditional

first time I shot Delia I shot her in the side
the second time I shot her she laid right down and died
Delia's gone • one more round • Delia's gone

the reason I shot my Delia : she cursed such an evil curse
and if I hadn't shot her I believe she'd done me worse
Delia's gone • one more round • Delia's gone

I went down to the graveyard to look at my Delia's face
I said "Delia gal I love you and I wish I could take your place"
Delia's gone • one more round • Delia's gone

on Monday I was arrested • on Tuesday my case was tried
the jurymen found me guilty • brought teardrops in my eyes
Delia's gone • one more round • Delia's gone

jailer oh jailer • tell me how can I sleep
when all around my bedside I can hear little Delia's feet
Delia's gone • one more round • Delia's gone

some gave Delia a dollar • some gave her two or three
I didn't give her a penny cause she belonged to me
Delia's gone • one more round • Delia's gone