Cotton Eyed Joe Lyrics

One morning in Jerusalem about the break of dawn A great trial was in session, they tried our blessed lord They scorned him and they mocked him, they made him carry the cross On to...Read Full Lyrics

Instrumental intro Mama was his Wildwood Flower, my Daddy used to say, And to prove to her he loved her, he'd play it every day. Mom would look at him and smile, she'd say, "God b...Read Full Lyrics

The darkest hour is just before dawn The narrow way leads home Lay down your soul at Jesus' feet The darkest hour is just before dawn The sun is slowly sinking The day is almost g...Read Full Lyrics

Sadly we sing and with tremulous breath As we stand by the mystical stream In the valley and by the dark river of death And yet 'tis no more than a dream Only a dream, only a drea...Read Full Lyrics

It was on one dark and starless night I heard and saw an awful sight The lighting flashed and the thunder roared All around the drunkard's feet I started home to change my life To...Read Full Lyrics

I left my old home to ramble this country My mother and dad said son don't go wrong Remember that God will always watch o'er you And we will be waiting for you here at home Son do...Read Full Lyrics

Well I wish was in London Or some other seaport town Step my foot in a steamboat And sail the ocean round Sailing round the ocean Sailing round the sea I'd think of Handsome Molly...Read Full Lyrics

Troubles and trials often betray those Causing the weary body to stray But we shall walk beside the still water With the good shepherd leading the way Going up home to live in gre...Read Full Lyrics

I saw you last night in my dreams, love I awoke as the clock was strikin' four But I didn't think that I'd meet you And now as you walk through the door Come sit here with me...Read Full Lyrics

In the beautiful hills, way back in Roane Country There's where I roamed for many long years There's where my heart's been tending most ever That's where the first step of misfortu...Read Full Lyrics