Green Gravel

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Green gravel, green gravel,

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the grass is so green.

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The fairest of maidens

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that ever was seen.

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Oh, “Mary,” Oh, “Mary”

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Your true love is dead.

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The king sends you a letter

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To turn round your head.

Verse 2:
Green grave, green gravel, the grass is so green.
All the fair maidens arrayed to be seen.
Oh, Mary, Oh, Mary
Your true love is not slain.
The king sends you a letter to turn back again.