(Chorus)
Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove, my darling
Shady Grove, my little love
Going back to Harlan
Cheeks as red as a blooming rose
Eyes the prettiest brown
She's the darling of my heart
Prettiest girl in town
Went to see my Shady Grove
She was standing in the door
Her shoes and stockings in her hand
Her little bare feet on the floor
(Chorus)
(Solo)
Wish I had a fine big horse
Corn to feed him on
Shady Grove stay at home
Feed him when I'm gone
When I was a little boy
I wanted a Barlow knife
And now I want little Shady Grove
To say she'll be my wife
(Chorus)
(Solo II: Electric Boogaloo)
A kiss from little Shady Grove
Is as sweet as brandywine
There ain't no girl in this whole world
Prettier than mine
Peaches in the summertime
Apples in the fall
If I can't have the girl I want
I don't want none at all
(Chorus x2)