Willy my Son- Phyliss Mark (WV) 1976 Bush, vol. 5
[From Bush, Folk Songs of Central West Virginia 5, pp.89-91
R. Matteson 2018]
Willy my Son- sung by Phyliss Marks of Tanner, W. Virginia. Collector Michael E. Bush.
1. Oh where have you been Oh, Willy my son?
Oh where have you been my dear pretty one?
I've been to see my sweetheart, Mother make my bed soon,
For I'm sick at the heart, and I want to lie down.
2. Oh what to you want for supper, [sim]
Fresh fish fried in butter,
3. I fear you are poisoned,
Oh yes, I am poisoned,
4. What do you will to your brother,
My horse and my saddle,
5. What do you will to your father
My watch and chain
6. What do you will to your sister
My house and lot,
7. What do you will to your sweetheart
A blazing hot fire, for to dry her bones by
For I'm sick at heart and know I must die.