Ribbon Bow

If I had a ribbon bow to bind my hair,

If I had a fancy sash, my own true love would think me fair.

And when he goes to Frankfort

Loggin' on the rise,

He'd bring back with his own hands

A very pretty prize.

If I had a ribbon bow to bind my hair,

If I had a fancy sash, my own true love would think me fair.

If I was like the city brung and fair with smart,

Ne'er a lad in all them parts would know my heart.

Then I'd live in Frankfort

Where all the lawin' goes.

I'd lark about the settlements

And wear them furrin' clothes.

If I was like the city brung and fair with smart,

Ne'er a lad in all them parts would know my heart.