Willyam, Willyam

William, William, when we gonna marry?
You've been a-tarryin' much too long
Shall I run right home and tell my mom, boy?
Shall I run right home and tell my pop?

William, William, when we gonna marry?
You've been a-tarryin' much too long
Are you just a turkey in the straw, boy?
Don't you wanna have a mother-in-law?

You better run, boy, you better run
Because your papa, boy, has got a gun

William, William, I just called the boy
Said he'll be available any time
Got my wedding dress hung on the line, boy
You can buy a ring some other time

You better run, boy, you better run
Because your papa, boy, has got a gun

Remember all those nights we'd meet beneath the apple tree?
And all those pretty promises you made to me?
Well, Ma and Pa were listening behind the sill
If we don't marry, you can make your will

You better run, boy, you better run
Because your papa, boy, has got a gun

William, William, what do you say?
We better get married sometime today
You better hurry up and come around, boy
Because my pa just left to go downtown

You better run, boy, you better run
Because your papa, boy, has got a gun
You better run, boy, get out of town
Before your papa, boy, just shoot you down
You better run, boy, you better run