My rose of old Kentucky
She bloomed for me near a little village In a cabin on the hill We made our vow we'd love each other And I hope we always will She's my rose of old Kentucky I watched her bloom as the years rolled by And to me there will never be another I'll love her till the day I die Oh, in dreams I see my darling In a gingham dress she looks so sweet Oh, how I long for old Kentucky And my darling was more than real * Refrain Oh, I know you often wondered So I'll tell you the reason why She is my rose of old Kentucky And I know she will never lie * Refrain