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Shady Grove, my little love

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


Cheeks as red as blooming rose
And eyes are the prettiest brown

She's the darling of my heart
Sweetest lil' girl in town


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I wish I had a big fine horse

And corn to feed him on
And Shady Grove to stay at home
And feed him while I'm gone


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Went tpo see my Shady Grove
Standing in the door
Her shoes and stockin's in her hand

And her little bare feet on the door

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When I was a little boy
I wanted a Barlow knife

Now I want little Shady Grove
To say she'll be my wife


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