First when I came to town, They called me the roving jewel. Now I've settled down, They call my Katy Cruel. Hi-fiddle-la-lih-day Hi-fil-it-ful-fi-do-day Oh, that I was where I would be, Then I would be where I'm not. Here I am, where I must be. Where I would be, I cannot. Hi-fiddle-la-lih-day Hi-fil-it-ful-fi-do-day First when I came to town, They brought me bottles plenty. Now that I've settled down, They bring me the bottles empty. Hi-fiddle-la-lih-day Hi-fil-it-ful-fi-do-day I'll dye my petticoats red And face them with the yellow. I'll tell all the boys, My own heart I will follow. Hi-fiddle-la-lih-day Hi-fil-it-ful-fi-do-day I know who I love, And I know who does love me. I know where I'm goin' And I know who's goin' with me. Hi-fiddle-la-lih-day Hi-fil-it-ful-fi-do-day Oh, down the road I go And through the boggy mire, Straight way through the field, And to my heart's desire. Hi-fiddle-la-lih-day Hi-fil-it-ful-fi-do-day