On the Old Kentucky Shore feat Joan Osborne

Ricky Skaggs & Joan Osborne



I walked down to the grave yard

Down by the church of God

I looked upon the one I love

That will soon be covered with sod.



Up along the Ohio River

Over on the old Kentucky shore

Once dwelt a fair young maiden

Now there's a crepe upon her door.



The angels took my darlin'

God needed the one I love

I reached the old Kentucky shore today

I'll make my plans and meet her up above.



The last word that my darlin' said

Was tell the one I love goodbye

I would like to see him before I go

But I'll meet him in the sky...