Shady Grove

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Cheeks as red as a blooming rose

Eyes of the prettiest brown

She's the darling of my heart

Staying 'til the sun goes down

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Shady grove, my little love

Shady grove, my darling

Shady grove, my little love

I'm going back to Harlan

First time I saw Shady Grove

She was standing in the door

Shoes and stocking in her hands

And her little feet on the floor

Every night when I go home

My wife I try to please her

The more I try the worse she gets

Damned if I don't leave her

I wished I had a big fat horse

And corn to feed him on

Pretty little girl to stay at home

To feed him when I'm gone

Wished I had a banjo string

Made of golden twine

Every tune I'd play on it

I wish that girl were mine

Peaches in the summertime

Apples in the fall

If I can't get the girl I love

I don't want none at all

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Shady Grove, my little love

Shady Grove, my saint

Shady Grove, my little love

I'm bound to go away

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Wish I had a glass of wine

And bread and meat for two

I'd set it out on a golden plate

And give it all to you

Some come here to fiddle and dance

Some come here to tarry

Some come here to fiddle and dance

I come here to marry

Fly around, my pretty little miss

Fly around, my Daisy

Fly around, my pretty little miss

Nearly drive me crazy

Wish I had a needle and thread

Fine as I could sew

I'd sew my lady to my side

And down the road I'd go

When I was a little boy

I wanted a whittlin' knife

Now I want little Shady Grove

To say she'll be my wife

A kiss from Shady Grove

As sweet as brandy wine

There ain't no girl in the whole wide world

That's near as pretty as mine