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A sad and beautiful traditional song, arranged by He Mistook Her For Swan. It has been covered by many people over the years in America and Europe.

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When I first came to town they called me the roving jewel
Now they changed their tune they call me Katie Cruel

Through the woods I'm going through the boggy mire
Straightway down the road till I come to my heart's desire

If I was where I would be
then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be I can not

When I first came to town they brought me drinks a plenty
now they've changed their tune and leave the bottles empty

If I was where I would be
then I'd be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be I can not

When I first came to town they called me the roving jewel
Now they changed their tune they call me Katie Cruel

credits

from He Mistook Her For A Swan, released August 9, 2020
Acoustic Guitar and vocals - Colleen Hodgson
Acoustic Guitar - Steve Koch
Recorded and Produced by John Borra at Johnny MacLeod's studio 2019
Mastered by Peter J Moore

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He Mistook Her For A Swan Toronto, Ontario

He Mistook Her For A Swan are the Canadian folk duo Colleen Hodgson and Steve Koch. Working from rustic studios in norther Ontario they perform sad and beautiful songs of love and loss. From the treasure chest of British and American traditional songs and select artists they pull the best and darkest songs out for your listening pleasure. ... more

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