Billy Indian (Redux)

A faded anorak half hanging on a door
Sliding over tiles that mended up a floor
And under a saucer, a picture of daughter
Holding a memory of all, all that you taught her

Someone hear a creaking twig on a window pane
Someone walked the path that led down a lonely lane
Sister and brother, arm in another
Kicking a stone into a hole and calling for mother

Billy Indian they carry you away
Billy Indian yesterday
Yellow rose, yellow rose by the telephone
Billy Indian they never left you alone

Oh no

She sent you a letter, that said to forget her
Only the memories, will make you feel better

Billy Indian they carried you away
Billy Indian yesterday
Yellow rose, yellow rose by the telephone
Billy Indian they never left you alone

(traditional)
She's a good old worker and good old pal
15 miles on the Erie Canal

I've got a mule, her name is Sal
15 miles on the Erie Canal

Down the river, oh down the river, oh down the river we go
Down the river, oh down the river, oh down the Ohio