She blooms for me near little village in our cabin on the hill

We made our vow to love each other and I know we always will

She's my rose of old Kentucky I watch her bloom as years go by

And there'll never be another I'll love her till the day I die

[ banjo ]

Though in dreams I see my darling in a gingo dress she looks so sweet

Oh how I long for old Kentucky and my darling what's more for me

She's my rose...

[ mandolin ]

Oh I know you often wonder so I'll tell you the reason why

She's my rose of old Kentucky and I know she'll never lie

She's my rose...