Little Molly Lyrics

Little Molly don't go down to the river
you're safely tucked up in your bed
sweetheart stay away from the water
'cause it longs for your pretty blonde head
Little Molly don't go down to the river
oh darling whatever you do
just stay away from the water
'cause the tides have been calling for you

oh, some places a child shouldn't go
oh, some things a child shouldn't know
like the wiles of a handsome young stranger
or the ways of those closest to home
there's a darkness runs deep precious one
deeper than you'll ever know
like the reeds that await the unwary
'neath the stillest of waters below

oh, some places a child shouldn't go
oh, some things a child shouldn't know
like the wiles of a handsome young stranger
or the ways of those closest to home
listen you'll hear a voice whisper "come lay down beside me"
and it'll never have peace my sweet daughter
'till it carries your virtue to sea

oh, some things are better unsaid
oh, some stories just shouldn't be read
oh, some dreams are too real to forget
dear heart stay away from the water
let your sister take your place instead
Little Molly my prettiest daughter
let your sister go on now ahead