I walked out to the graveyard

Down by the Church of God

I looked upon the one I love 

That would soon be covered with sod



   Up along the Ohio River

   Over on the old Kentucky shore

   Once dwelled a fair young maiden

   Now there's a crepe upon her door



The angels took my darling

God needed the one I loved

I reached the old Kentucky shore today

I'll make my plans and meet her up above



The last words that my darling said 

Was tell the one I love goodbye

I would like to see him before I go

But I'll meet him in the sky