Shady Grove
Traditional Appalachian · public domain
Two chords a whole step apart and no dominant in sight — the mountain-modal see-saw that powers half of Appalachia.
KeyCDbDEbEFF#GAbABbB4/4 · modal drive
Chorus
AmShady Grove, my Glittle love, AmShady Grove, I Gsay,
AmShady Grove, my Glittle love, I'm Ambound to Ggo aAmway.
Verse 1
AmCheeks as red as a Gblooming rose, Ameyes of the prettiest Gbrown,
Amshe's the darling Gof my heart, Amsweetest little Ggirl in Amtown.
Verse 2
AmWish I had a Gbig fine horse, Amcorn to feed him Gon,
Ampretty little girl to Gstay at home, Amfeed him while GI'm Amgone.
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