My guess is that strangely enough, the American version is the original."When first I came to Louisville some pleasure there to find, a fair young maid from Lexington was pleasing to my mind. Her ruby cheeks and rolling eyes had me sore oppressed. She robbed me of my liberty, deprived me of my rest..............I was betrayed by Flora, The Lily Of the West." The rhythm and timing of the American song is better. The Irish version sounds like the imitation here. Very unusual! Most American folk songs are derived from Irish or Scottish roots, not the other way around. Guess few can resist a good murder ballad.
@@user-px8fx3jt6s Yes but the American version you’re talking of is what I’m referring to as the Irish version because of the video. But yes it’s more “Irish American”
