Oh shenandoah, I long to see you
Away, you rollin' river
Oh shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri

Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away, you rollin' river
I'll take her cross your rolling water
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri

This seven year I've been a rover
Away, you rollin' river
When I return, I'll be your lover
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri

Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
Away, you rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri