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When I first came to town,
They called me the Rovin' Jewel.
Now, they're getting wise.
Call me Katie Cruel.

Oh, to be where I would be.
I would be where I am not.
Here I am where I must be.
Go where I would I cannot.

When I first came to town,
They brought me the bottles plenty.
Now, they're getting wise.
Bring me the bottles empty.

Oh, to be where I would be.
I would be where I am not.
Here I am where I must be.
Go where I would I cannot.

And I know who I love.
And I know who does love me.
And I know where I'm going.
And I know who's gone with me.

Oh, to be where I would be.
I would be where I am not.
Here I am where I must be.
Go where I would I cannot.

It's through the woods I go.
Through the bogs and mire.
Straight way down the road
To my heart's desire.

Oh, to be where I would be.
I would be where I am not.
Here I am where I must be.
Go where I would I cannot.

Her eyes as bright as coals,
Lips as bright as cherries.
And it's her delight
To make the young girls merry.

Oh, to be where I would be.
I would be where I am not.
Here I am where I must be.
Go where I would I cannot.

When I first came to town
They called me the Rovin' Jewel.
Now, they're getting wise.
Call me Katie Cruel.

Oh, to be where I would be.
I would be where I am not.
Here I am where I must be.
Go where I would I cannot.

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from The Tool Shed Live at the 8x10, released April 11, 2020

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David Allen Thomas Cockeysville, Maryland

I was released in Philadelphia the same week as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. I stayed there as long as I could stand, then moved to Baltimore to go to art school. I have played guitar since I was 18. I taught myself. I did it to impress the ladies. It still doesn't work. So, I sing songs about drinking, trains and women, two of which I am familiar with. ... more

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