Oh Matilda

(Billy Walker)



Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

Toss and tumble and I'm forced to weep

Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

For wanting a love I couldn't keep.



Matilda was my dark haired bride

Promised to love me all my life

But promises they don't last too long

For Matilda she is gone.



Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

Toss and tumble and I'm forced to weep

Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

For wanting a love I couldn't keep.



A rich plantation owner he came by

Saw Matilda and he gave her the eye

The very next day Matilda was gone

It don't pay to be a poor man's son.



Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

Toss and tumble and I'm forced to weep

Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

For wanting a love I couldn't keep.



--- Instrumental ---



When cold winds blow and rainy nights come

This feeling for Matilda is strong

I still feel the warmth of her embrace

Tears start rolling down my face.



Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

Toss and tumble and I'm forced to weep

Oh Matilda, I cannot sleep

For wanting a love I couldn't keep.



Wanting a love I couldn't keep.

Wanting a love I couldn't keep...