I walked down to the grave yard
Down by the church of God
I looked upon the one I love
That will soon be covered with sod

   Up along the Ohio River
   Over on the old Kentucky shore
   Once dwelt a fair young maiden
   Now there's a crepe upon her door

The angels took my darlin'
God needed the one I love
I reached the old Kentucky shore today
I'll make my plans and meet her up above

The last word that my darlin' 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