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Father, oh, dear father
I hope that you won't care,
I want to wed my lover,
My lover, John Adair!

Daughter, oh, dear daughter,
You're gonna have to find another,
You cannot marry John Adair 'cause he is your half brother!

Father, oh, dear father...
...frown
I want...
...my lover Jimmy Brown.

(same as verse 2)

THE GAL GOES TO HER MOTHER

Mother, oh, dear mother,
Lord, I am undone,
Every boy I love,
Turns out to be my father's son!

Daughter, oh, dear daughter,
Go ahead and make your vow,
It aint' no sin 'cause you aint' no kin,
To your daddy anyhow!

Got this from the singing of Jimmy Driftwood--many years ago! Art Thieme