O Shenandoah, I long to see you
Away, you rollin' river
O Shenandoah, I long to see you
Away I'm bound to go
'Cross the wide Missouri

O Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away, you rollin' river
O Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away I'm bound to go
'Cross the wide Missouri

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

For seven long years I've been a rover
Away, you rollin' river
But I'll return to be your lover
Away I'm bound to go
'Cross the wide Missouri