on. However, the final verse as originally written, clearly shows that the woman remains heartbroken, and thus preserves the sad, tragic nature of the song, rather than ending on an upbeat, but ultimately false note. Notes Parlor songs American folk songs Carter Family songs Roy Clark songs Hank Thompson (musician) songs Merle Travis songs Joan Baez songs Woody Guthrie songs 1860 songs Songs written by Joseph Philbrick Webster United States National Recording Registry recordings