Meet me by the moonlight love meet me. Meet me by the moonlight alone alone. I have a sad story to tell you. All down by the moonlight alone. . I've always loved you my darling.
Well I wandered way back in the mountains. I was searching for fortune and fame. I found where the water runs deep from the hills. They call it the medicine springs.
In a quiet country village stood a maple on the hill. Where I sat with my Geneva long ago. As the stars were shining brightly we could hear the whippoorwill.
Three men on the mountain. Up on Calvary. And the Man in the middle was Jesus. He died for you and me. . Well the man on the left was a sinnin man. Tied to the cross, he bled.
Lost all my money but a two dollar bill. Two dollar bill boys, two dollar bill. Lost all my money but a two dollar bill. I'm on my long journey home. .
When we were young we loved each other. More than anyone will know. But today you found a new love. And you said I had to go. . Oh the road is rough and rocky.
I sit here alone on the banks of the river. The lonesome wind blows the water rolls high. I hear a voice calling out there in the darkness. I sit here alone too lonesome to cry.
Tell me what you want. (I'll) give you what I've got. (I) hope it is enough. to get us by . . .. . Tell me where it hurts. I will make it good again. I will make it better.
In the pale moonlight we quarreled one night. Our hearts were young and free. I left her there alone at night. I thought she was two-timin' me. On a lonesome night and far from home.
I was strolling one day in a lonely graveyard. When a voice from the tomb seemed to say. I once lived as you lived walked and talked as you talk. But from earth I was soon called away.
Oh, yonder stands little Maggie. With a dram glass in her hand. She's drinkin' away her troubles. She's a-courtin' another man. . Last time I saw little Maggie.
Come little girl let's go get married. My love is so great, how can you slight me. I'll work for you both late and early. At my wedding my little wife you'll be.
One night as the stars were all shining. Little Benny knelt down by his bed. He asked the dear Lord to forgive him. For all the bad words he had said.
After traveling through this world of sorrow. No one on earth to call my friend. I'm on my way back to old Kentucky. Where I met and loved but could not win.
Each night I dream of you sweet heart. I can't see why we had to part. But there's no reason now to stay. For I was only in your way. . Oh how I long to see your face.
Come on boys let's go to the fair. See the funny sights and the cool night air. Grasshopper kissing the old black crow. Road hog red do the dose-ee-doe.
Jack and May sweethearts were they. They were engaged to be wed. Many a promise he made her. Many a love word he said. . As most lovers do they quarreled one night.
In a church on Sunday morning. Sat a man unwelcomed there. Judged by men and not by Jesus. Lifted up his voice in prayer. . Steer me on the righteous pathway.
Many times I've thought about you. Many times I've wondered why. That you'd ever go and leave me. And this heart you taught to cry. . Darling wait until I see you.
Kneel at the cross, Christ will meet you there. Come while He waits for you. Listen to His voice, leave with Him your cares. And begin life anew. . Kneel at the cross, kneel at the cross.