My horses ain't hungry, they won't eat your hay,
So fare thee well darlin' I'm goin' away

Your parents don't like me, they say I'm too poor,
They say I'm not worthy to enter your door

Pretty Mary, Pretty Mary, would you think me unkind,
If I were to see you and tell you my mind?
As sure as the dew drops fall on the green corn
Last night I was with her, tonight I am gone

My horses ain't hungry, they won't eat your hay,
So fare thee well darlin' I'm goin away