Lyrics:

In old Oklahoma, right close to a chickashay
The high shared he come and took me away
Down in the valley over the dale
I see Shawnee crying from my lonely self
Well, I hear love birds a-singin', ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-dee
My heart's a-strangin', black and lonely
Make plans, my little lover, for our wedding day
I'll be home before you miss me, I'll be home to stay
Well, it's been a year today since they put me away
I'm comin' home, never alone, yes, I'll be home today
I'm bustin' rocks with a number nine schlage
The cardman is watchin' me from the top of the ledge
All I get to eat is water and bread
I'm missin' your kissing, my sweet little Shawnee
Well, I hear love birds a-singin', ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-dee
My heart's a-strangin', black and lonely
Make plans, my little lover, for our wedding day
I'll be home before you miss me, I'll be home to stay
Well, I hear love birds a-singin', singin', singin' singin' singin'