Going up on the mountain, sow a little cane
See my candy darlin' pretty little liza jane
Going to rocky island ho honey ho
See my candy darlin' you know I love her so

Wish I had a big bay horse, corn to feed him on
Pretty little girl to stay at home, and feed him when I'm gone
Going to rocky island ho honey ho
See my candy darlin' you know I love her so

Dark clouds a risin', sure sign of rain
Put your new grey bonnet on little liza jane
Going to rocky island, ho honey ho
See my candy darlin', you know I love her so