Lyrics:

Peaches in the summertime Apples in the fall If I can't get the girl I love I don't want none at all (note 1)



Chorus Shady grove, my little love Shady grove, I know Shady grove, my little love I'm bound for shady grove



Wish I had a banjo string Made of golden twine Every tune I'd play on it (note 2) I wish that girl were mine



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Wish I had a needle and thread (note 3) Fine as I could sew I'd sew that pretty girl to my side And down the road I'd go



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Some come here to fiddle and dance Sme come here to tarry Some come here to fiddle and dance I come here to marry



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Every night when I go home (note 4) My wife, I try to please her The more I try, the worse she gets Damned if I don't leave her



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Fly around, my pretty little miss (note 5) Fly around, my Daisy Fly around, my pretty little miss Nearly drive me crazy



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