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Water Bound [core]

Chorus
Water bound and I can't get home, Water bound and I can't get home
Water bound and I can't get home, Way down in North Carolina

Chickens are crowin' in the old pine tree,... (×3)
Way down in North Carolina

Say old man, I want your daughter,... (×3)
Way down in North Carolina

Tell me boy, what you want her for,... (×3)
Way down in North Carolina

To break my bread and share my water,... (×3)
Way down in North Carolina

If you don't let her go, we're gonna run away,... (×3)
On back to North Carolina

The old man's mad, and I don't care,... (×3)
As long as I get his daughter

Get up Jenny, and let's go home,... (×3)
Before the water rises

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A song from the Mountain Music for Everyone Song Collection from the ToneWay Project. Our website has lyrics to nearly 400 traditional songs common in bluegrass and old-time circles. Most songs also include a free MP3 recording that you can listen to. The ToneWay Project also offers songbooks, CDs, and resources for learning to play music by ear. http://ToneWay.com