Shady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go awayCheeks as red as a blooming rose And eyes of the prettiest brown She's the darling of my heart Sweetest little girl in townOh, Shady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go awayI wish I had a big, fine horse And a corn to feed him on And Shady Grove to stay at home And feed him while I'm goneOh, Shady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go awayWent to see my Shady Grove She's standing in the door Her shoes and stockings in her hand And her little bare feet on the floorOh, Shady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go awayWhen I was a little boy I wanted a barlow knife Now I want little Shady Grove to say she'll be my wife Oh, Shady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go awayOh, Shady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go awayShady Grove, my little love, Shady Grove, I say, Shady Grove, my little love, I'm bound to go away