The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #74494 Message #1300282
Posted By: YorkshireYankee
18-Oct-04 - 10:50 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Step it out, Mary, my fine daughter
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Step it out, Mary, my fine daughter
It's in the DT – a "cowboy" version that has Nancy taking matters into her own hands by getting rid of the wealthy suitor...
I've heard it performed with an additional verse on the end – which warns against treating women as chattel; did a Google search for it but couldn't find it.