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Title
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Betsy Baker
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Singer
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Gardner, Job
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
From the noise and bustle far away,
While I passed o'er each acre,
I never knew what 'twas to sigh,
Till I saw Betsy Baker.
Verse 2
At church I met her, dressed so neat,
One Sunday in hot weather;
With love I found my heart did beat,
As we sang psalms together.
Verse 3
When church was over out she walked,
And I did overtake her;
Determined I would not be baulked,
I spoke to Betsy Baker.
Verse 4
She blushed, and seemed too shy to talk,
But quickly I did make her;
Says I - 'My dear, will you take a walk?'
'I shan't,' says Betsy Baker.
Verse 5
At last she got acquainted with
A ramping, mad play actor;
He gammoned her to run away,
So I lost Betsy Baker.
Verse 6
My mother said, ''Twould ease my mind,
All quickly to forsake her;'
But I think all day, and dream all night,
About that Betsy Baker.
