Little Mary Parker
She went to school one day
She little knew the sorrow
While going on her way

She left her home at seven
She kissed her momma goodbye
But not one time did the little girl think
That she was going to die

It was while she was playing
Enjoying life on high
Up stepped ol Red Bird Hickman
And told little Mary a lie

He told little Mary Parker
Said news said news for you
Your mother sick little Mary
And sent me after you

Of course she thought him honest
And telling her the truth
She started off with Hickman
And there she met her doom

It was on one lonesome evening
When Hickman started to town
He bound little Mary Parker
Where she couldn't make no sound

He bound Little Mary Parker
He took her precious life
He cut her all to pieces
Just with his pocket knife

He wrapped little Mary's body
He wrapped it piece by piece
And handed it to her father
And said she was asleep

When the Lord comes down from heaven
He comes down with all his power
You'll know the time has come
Just at that very hour

So children all take warning
From this till judgement day
Whenever you meet a stranger
Just go right on your way