Katie Cruel

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Intro

Fm Ab Fm

Verse

FmWhen I first came to Cmtown,

FmThey called me the roving Cmjewel;

Now Fmthey've changed their Cmtune,

They Abcall me Katie FmCruel,

Verse

Through the woods I go,

And through the bogs and mire,

Straightway down the road,

And to my heart's desire,

Chorus

Oh if AbI was where I would Fmbe,
Then I would Abbe where I am Cmnot,
FmHere I am where I Cmmust be,
Go where AbI would be, I can Fmnot,

Verse

When I first came to town,

They brought me the bottles plenty;

Now they've changed their tune,

They bring me the bottles empty,

Chorus

Verse

I know who I love,

And I know who does love me;

I know where I'm going,

And I know who's going with me,

Chorus

Verse

When I first came to town

They called me the roving jewel

Now they've changed their tune

They call me Katie Cruel

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Added on June 29, 2026 · updated on October 13, 2026

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