lyrics
When I first saw Shady Grove, she was standing at the door, shoes and stockings in her hand, pretty bare feet on the floor.
Shady Grove, my true love, Shady Grove, I say. Shady Grove, my true love, bound to go away.
When I was an itty bitty girl I wanted a barlow knife. Now I just want Shady Grove to say she'll be my wife.
Carve our names with a barlow knife into a cedar tree.
Spend the night in a little shed on your father's property.
Sky as clear as sapphire gin, moon is a china cup.
You are the darling of my heart, stay till the sun comes up.
Wish I had a big fine horse and corn to feed her on.
I'd ride on after Shady Grove when I wake to find her gone.
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from
UNION,
released September 1, 2007
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