Richie, I got somewhat different words for the Stanley Brothers, also more verses. You list as Carter Family, then say it is the version sung by Ralph Stanley ?? Verse 1. (Same) Verse 2. On her breast she wore white linen. (Otherwise same) Verse 3. Molly dear, go ask your mother If you my bride might ever be If she says no, come back and tell me And I'll run away with thee. Verse 4. No I'll not go ask my mother Where she lies on her bed of rest. For in her hand she holds a dagger To kill the man I love best. Verse 5. Same as Richie's verse 3 (Green back dollar floater) Verse 6. Same as Richie's verse 4 (The ocean's deep) Verse 7. I'll go back to East Virginia North Carolina ain't my home I'll go back to East Virginia Leave old North Carolina alone. Verse 8 Oh you know I'd like to see you At my door you're welcome in. At my gate I'll always greet you For you're the girl I tried to win. Taken from: Stanley Brothers. East Virginia Blues The Stanley Brothers were noted for changes in words from performance to performance. The website above lists source recordings under discography but I haven't checked.
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