The Ruthless Wife

One fine July evening, came a knock at the door As Jimmy rose to answer, a note slipped 'cross the floor Its words he did hide from his wife's prying eyes "I must leave here at once, I've been called into war" But his wife looked on sadly, and softly she cried "Leave me this evening, you'll not return alive" "Ada, sweet Ada, I must honor and obey Don't you fret for my safety, I'll be back to you by day" Oh, my darling, oh, my dear Oh, my darling, oh I fear you'll not return again I'll see you no more I'll see you no more But his love and his honor, did Jimmy betray Into the arms of young Rosie he strayed "Rosie, fair Rosie, my heart's on a thrash Away with me tonight, and tomorrow we'll be wed" Oh, my darling, oh my dear Oh, my darling, oh I am yours, I am yours, 'til death takes us both Now and forevermore Now and forevermore As the lovers embraced, a shot pierced the night Jimmy fell dead and Rose wept with fright In great haste and great fear, she bid life adieu And from her cold pocket, the poison was drew Oh my darling, oh my dear Oh my darling, oh I can't live, I can't live without you near Here's to you, my love Here's to you, my love As the drug's passed her lips, Rosie's heart filled with doom Out of the darkness, a figure it loomed Out stepped Ada, and to Jimmy did stride She kissed him goodbye and placed a pistol by his side "Lord, pray you, please save me Or my life, it will end Lady, I beg you no harm do intend" "Girl, I pray, heed the warning, don't get caught in a lie There's none who can save you, and surely not I" Oh, my darling, oh, my dear Oh, my darling, oh I feared you would not return again I'll see you no more Oh, my darling, oh, my dear Oh, my darling, oh I feared you would not return again I'll see you no more See you no more I'll see you no more