I came into town on a beautiful day
Saw a pretty girl was lookin' my way
All those around said son beware

Of the little girl with the golden hair

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Don't give your heart to a Knoxville girl
She'll only play you for a fool
She'll pick you up and let you down fast

Her kinda love will never last

An evil woman with an angel's face

Devil dressed up in ribbons and lace
I couldn't believe what they said was true
How such a pretty thing could make you so blue


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I left town in the middle of night
With a shirt on my back and a bloody knife
Never again need a man beware

Of the little girl with golden hair

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