Gretna Green

I'm on my way to Gretna Green
With the prettiest gal you've ever seen
I hope the place ain't hard to find
'Cause her angry pa ain't far behind

Away oh, away oh
I've got to get to Gretna Green
'Cause her pa is mad and her ma is mean
They said that we're too young to wed
So I'm hoping we are well ahead
Away oh, away oh

Over the anvil she'll be mine
The smith will forge the knot
He will stand and envy me
When he sees the prize I've got
When we are married we'll ride away
And then by my side she will always stay
If pa arrives and starts a scene
He'll be too late in Gretna Green

Giddy up horse, giddy up, giddy up
We've got to be on our way
Giddy up horse, giddy up, giddy up
They'll catch us if we stay
I've got to get back to Gretna Green
With the prettiest gal you've ever seen
Giddy up horse and shake the earth
Gotta gallop along for all you're worth
Away oh, away oh

Oh giddy up horse, giddy up, giddy up
We've got to be on our way
Oh giddy up horse, giddy up, giddy up
They'll catch us if we stay
I've got to get back to Gretna Green
With the prettiest gal you've ever seen
Giddy up horse and shake the earth
Gotta gallop along for all you're worth
Away oh, away oh