Jersey - Blue Handkerchief - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
JERSEY - BLUE HANDKERCHIEF. 
Come all you vifes and maidens, and attention give to me, While the cruelties of loveship I'll relate them unto thee: 'Tis of the maid of Cooper's Creek, Isabella by name, She was driven to distraction, and she wasn't to blame. 
CHORUS. Broken-hearted she wanders for the loss of her lover, Vith a Jersey-blue handkerchief tied under her chin-Vith a Jersey-blue handkerchief, Vith a Jersey-blue handkerchief, Vith a Jersey-blue handkerchief tied under her chin. 
In the sandy soil of Jersey Isabella did reside; She was courted by a Jersey man, she longed to be his bride, But the face of another, far prettier than mice, has taken my Jerseyman, I'm left here to repine.-Chorus. 
A maiden so fair, with her glossy black hair, Alone at Billy Cooper's, I vish I vas there; 'Way up in his garret alone I do cry-For a maiden I am and a maiden I'll die.-Chorus.