Oh, Cindy
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
One, two, three, four?.
I wish I was an apple, a-hangin' on a tree and every
time my Cindy passed, she'd take a bite of me.
Chorus:
Get along, home, Cindy, Cindy,
get along home. Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you some time.
Cindy got religion. She had it once before but when
she heard my ole banjo, she's the first one on the floor.
(Chorus)
She told me that she loved me.
She called me "sugar plum.
" She throwed her arms around me. I thought my time had come!
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy,
get along home. Get along home,
Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you some time. Get along home.
Wished I had a dollar. Wished I had a dime.
I'd buy a jar of cider and stay happy all the time.
(Chorus)
The last time I saw Cindy she had a funny look.
She opened her mouth and then she said, "Ya'll sign my autograph book?"
(Chorus twice)
Oh, Cindy
The Kingston Trio's 1962 recording of "Oh, Cindy" stands as a defining moment in folk-rock history, marking the group's transition from traditional acoustic folk to a more electric, rock-oriented sound. Released during a pivotal era when the trio began incorporating electric guitars and driving rhythms into their repertoire, the track exemplifies their ability to blend harmonious vocal arrangements with contemporary musical textures. While the song's specific origins remain rooted in the broader folk tradition, its polished production and energetic delivery helped propel The Kingston Trio to new commercial heights in the early 1960s. The recording captures the band's signature three-part harmony, now layered over a fuller instrumentation that distinguished them from their earlier acoustic counterparts. As a key track from their evolving discography, "Oh, Cindy" reflects the group's adaptability and their significant influence on the development of the folk-rock genre during the mid-century musical landscape.