This old-time fiddle tune is also known as “Stay All Night” and “Way Down in North Carolina.“
Lyrics
Waterbound and I can’t go home (x3)
I have to stay till morning
Bill and Charlie lets go home (x3)
Before the water rises
The water’s up and I can’t get across (x3)
I’ll ride the old white horse
The old man’s mad but I don’t care (x3)
Just so I get his daughter
If he don’t give her up I’m a-gonna run away (x3)
Down in North Carolina
Waterbound and I can’t go home (x3)
Down in North Carolina