Oh Shenandoah

OH SHENANDOA
Ross McManus.
The leaving of Liverpool.

1.
Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter; Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah, so long I’ve sought her,
Away, we’re bound away, ’Cross the wide Missouri.
2.
Oh Shenandoah, I’ve come to take her; Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah, my bride I’ll make her,
Away, we’re bound away, ’Cross the wide Missouri.
3.
Oh Shenandoah, my boat is ready; Away you rolling river,
The sheets are braced all taut and steady,
Away, we’re bound away, ’Cross the wide Missouri.
4.
Oh Shenandoah, give us your blessing; Away you rolling river,
Oh we must sail, for time is pressing,
Away, we’re bound away, ’Cross the wide Missouri.