as i went now for to take a little walk
i came upon that wild bill jones
he was a'walkin' and a'talkin' by my true lover's side
and i bid him to leave her alone
he said my age is 21
too old to be controlled
i pulled my revolver from my side
and i destroyed that poor boy's soul
he reeled and he staggered and he fell to the ground
and then he gave one dying moan
he wrapped his arms around my little girl's neck
sayin' honey won't ya take me home?"