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Oh the E-ri-e was a-risin' And the gin was a-gettin' low

And I scarcely think that we'll take another drink

Til we get to Buffalo,

Til we get to Mexico

I asked my love to take a little walk

By the banks of the O-hi-o.

Well, we had a little boat that could hardly float,

but we made it to Kokomo

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When you're drinkin' and dancin'

On the banks of the old canal.

You can raise a toast and drink the most,

But don't you lose your good ole gal.

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Well, there is no there where you live

Not like there is a-way out West

Not if the Yellow Rose of Texas

Don't think your town's the best

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Now we're singin' and a-playin'

At The House of the Rising Sun.

You just bring your dulceola, honey

And I'll bring my Gat-el-ing gun.

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