Canst Thou Leave Me Thus, My Katie

Chorus

Canst thou leave me thus, my Katie?Canst thou leave me thus, my Katie?Well thou know’st my aching heart,And canst thou leave me thus, for pity?4

Is this thy plighted, fond regard,Thus cruelly to part, my Katie?Is this thy faithful swain’s reward—An aching, broken heart, my Katie!

Chorus

Canst thou leave me thus, my Katie?Canst thou leave me thus, my Katie?Well thou know’st my aching heart,And canst thou leave me thus, for pity?12

Farewell! and ne’er such sorrows tearThat finkle heart of thine, my Katie!Thou maysn find those will love thee dear,But not a love like mine, my Katie,

Chorus

Canst thou leave me thus, my Katie?Canst thou leave me thus, my Katie?Well thou know’st my aching heart,And canst thou leave me thus, for pity?20