I felt so dirty I could hardly stand it
So me and Jessie, we left Ohio
Carrying Jessie on my back
Hold on, I know you'll carry me and carry me
Where a poison comes to settle
And carry me home"
Left him bleeding on the valley floor
Hold on, I know you'll bury him for me
Tell me nothing's wrong there
And what a poisoned man comes to know
Nothing's wrong there
Tell me nothing's wrong there
Tell me nothing's wrong there
Nothing's wrong there
She said, "Hold on, I know you'll bury him for me