THE DROVER'S WIFE
Tex Morton


A drover's wife I chanced to meet
A friend of days gone by
I asked about her husband Bill
She softly started to cry

She held her baby to her breast
Slowly raised her head
Her big sad eyes looked into mine
Broken-hearted she said

Six years ago I married Bill
Though so poor were we
I loved him as I loved my life
Bill, I know he loved me

But now he's got six hundred pounds
I know that he wants to part
For Bill's in love with someone else
It's nearly breaking my heart

Bill, Bill, stick to me Bill
Money don't alter the case
Don't leave a fond and loving wife
For the sake of a new pretty face

Bill, Bill, I love you
Before you got rich like you did
I love you still, so Bill, dear Bill
Come stick to me and the kids

I stuck by you when times were hard
When we had not a cent
I even pawned my wedding ring
To pay our bit of rent

She'll love you while your money lasts
I swear by God above
I don't want your money, Bill
I only want your love

Bill, Bill, stick to me Bill
Money don't alter the case
Don't leave a fond and loving wife
For the sake of a new pretty face

Bill, Bill, I loved you
Before you came into your quids
I love you still, so Bill, dear Bill
Come stick to me and the kids



(Transcribed by Monique Adriaansen - December 2003)