[Verse 1]
Cheeks as red a blooming rose
And eyes of the prettiest brown
She's the darling of my heart
Sweetest little girl in towm

[Verse 2]
Wish I had a glass of wine
And bread and meat for two
I'd set it out on a golden plate
And I'd give it all to you

[Chorus]
Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

[Verse 3]
When I was a little boy
I wanted a Barlow knife
But now I want little Shady Grove
To say she'll be my wife

[Verse 4]
A kiss from pretty little Shady Grove
Is sweet as brandy wine
And there ain't no girl in this old world
That's prettier than mine
[Chrous]
Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

[Verse 5]
Went to see my Shady Grove
She was standing in the door
Her shoes and stockin's in her hand
And her little bare feet on the floor

[Verse 6]
I wish I had a big ol' horse
And the grain to feed him on
Little Shady Grove to stay at home
And feed him while I'm gone

[Chorus]
Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away

[Verse 7]
Peaches in the summertime
Apples in the fall
If I can't have little Shady Grove
I don't no gal at all
[Verse 8]
If I had a needle and thread
As fine as I could sew
I'd sew that pretty girl to my side
And down the raod we'd go

[Chorus]
Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove I say
Shady Grove, my little love
I'm bound to go away