In the world's mighty gallery of pictures. There's scenes that're painted from life. Scenes of youth and of beauty. Scenes of hardship and strife. . Scenes of wealth and of plenty.
It was down in Old Joe's barroom,. On the corner by the square,. The usual crowd was assembled. And big Joe McKinney was there.. . He was standing at my shoulder..
I was born in East Virginia. North Carolina I did go. There I met the fairest maiden. Her name and age I did not know. . I don't want the greenback dollar.
Now there's a man you'll hear about. Most anywhere you go,. And his holdings are in Texas. And his name is Diamond Joe.. . And he carries all his money.
I was born in East Virginia. North Carolina I did go. There I courted a fair young maiden. But her age I did not know. . Oh her hair was dark and curly.