Katy Cruel (traditional Version) Lyrics - Nick Cave & The Bad Seed

When I first came to town 

They called me the roving jewel 

Now they've changed their tune 

They call me Katy Cruel 

Oh diddle day, oh diddle lie o day 

Oh that I was where I would be 

Then I would be where I am not 

Here I am where I must be 

Go where I would, I can not 

Oh diddle day, oh diddle lie o day 

When I first came to town 

They brought me the bottles plenty 

Now they've changed their tune 

They bring me the bottles empty 

Oh diddle day, oh diddle lie o day 

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I know who I love 

And I know who does love me 

I know where I'm going 

And I know whose going with me 

Oh diddle day, oh diddle lie o day 

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Down the road I go 

And through the boggy mire 

Straight way cross the field 

And to my heart's desire 

Oh, diddle day, oh, diddle lie o day 

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