If it hadn't been for Cotton-Eye Joe 
I'ld been married long time ago 
Where did [bad word] from where did you go 
Where did [bad word] from Cotton-Eye Joe 
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He came to town like a midwinter storm 
He rode through the fields so hansome and strong 
His eyes was his tools and his smile was his gun 
But all he [bad word] for was having some fun 

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He brought disaster wherever he went 
The hearts of the girls was to [bad word] broken sent 
They all ran away so nobody would know 
and left only men cause of Cotton-Eye Joe 

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