Of the versions in my collections, three of them are not significantly different from the versions posted above. Another version, by Mike Lawing (Harper Van Hoy Presents: Fiddler's Grove Traditional Fiddle Band Music Volume 11, 1981) was instrumental. The only version with posting was the version by Arthur Smith & His Dixieliners. This version was recorded in 1937; my recording is from County 547 (1978), Fiddlin Arthur Smith and his Dixieliners Vol. 2. Below is my transcription; there is an original part (link), but I already have the lyrics for this one transcribed, so I'll have to get to that one later. There's More Pretty Girls Than One, Pt. 2 CHORUS There's more pretty girls than one There's more pretty girls than one Now don't be blue, I'll tell you true There's more pretty girls than one I am a rambling man I've roamed this world around I've always been a rounder, boys Since my girl turned me down CHORUS The reason that I ramble I'll tell you if I can The only girl I ever loved Left me for another man CHORUS Now listen all you rounders I'll tell you what to do Don't never marry a purty little girl Unless you know she's true CHORUS
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