Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri

Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away you rolling river
I'll take her 'cross your rollin' water
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri

'Tis seven years, I've been a rover
Away you rolling river
When I return, I'll be your lover
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri

Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri