[Verse 1] Yonder stands the lonesome cottage, Weeds creep where the walk once lay. Step inside, the floor still whispers, Dark stains where young Fannie lay. [Verse 2] Two men came to court her favor, One wore gold, the other grace. Randell swore his name would save her, But Henry stole her heart’s embrace. [Chorus] Oh, Fannie, Fannie, light so fair, Blood blooms red on the cabin stair. One man’s gold, one man’s crime, Broke her heart before her time. [Verse 3] Lamplight burned while Henry wandered, Randell came with midnight’s chill. "Take my love or take the dagger— Choose tonight, but choose me still." [Verse 4] Tears fell soft as summer rainfall, Steel flashed where her laughter shone. No one heard sweet Fannie calling, No one ‘til her breath was gone. [Chorus] Oh, Fannie, Fannie, light so fair, Blood blooms red on the cabin stair. One man’s gold, one man’s crime, Broke her heart before her time. [Verse 5] Oak limb bowed for Randell’s sorrow, Henry walked ‘til his knees gave way. Now they sleep beneath the willow, Where the wild roses pray. [Outro] Wind hums low where three paths meet, Dust on the sill, ghosts in the floor. Moonlight keeps its lonely vigil— None live here but Fannie Moore.
