When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
Call me Katie Cruel

Through the woods I'm going
And through the boggy mire
Straight down the road
Until I come to my heart's desire

If I was where I would be
Then I would be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be I cannot

When I first came to town
They brought mе drinks aplenty
Now they've changеd their tune
And hand me bottles empty

If I was where I would be
Then I would be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be I cannot

When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've changed their tune
Call me Katie Cruel