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Rambler Gambler / Whispering Bells

by Joan Baez

on Speaking Of Dreams (1989), The Complete Gold Castle Masters (2017)

I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler
I'm a long way from home
And if you don't like me
You can leave me alone

For it's dark and it's rainin'
And the moon gives no light
And my pony can't travel
This dark road at night

Oh, I once had me a true love
Her age was sixteen
She was the flower of Belton
And the rose of Saline

But her parents didn't like me
Now she's just the same
If I'm writ on your books, gal
Just blot out my name

I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler
I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler

Whispering bells,
Whisper low,
Whispering bells,
Love you so,
Bring my baby
Oh my baby back to me.
(Baby back to me)
Whispering bells,
Loud and clear,
Your sweet chimes
Glad to hear,
Bring my baby
Oh my baby back to me.
Whispering bells,
Whisper low,
Whispering bells,
Love you so,
Bring my baby
Oh my baby back to me.
(Baby back to me)
Whispering bells,
Loud and clear,
Your sweet chimes
Glad to hear,
Bring my baby
Oh my baby back to me