She bloomed for me in a little village

In a cabin on the hill

We made our vows to love each other

And I know we always will.



She's my rose of old Kentucky

I watch her bloom as the years roll by

For me there'll never be another

I'll love her 'til the day I die.



In my dreams I see my darling

In a gingham dress she looks so sweet

How I long for old Kentucky

For my darling I will meet.



Well I know you often wonder

And I'll tell you the reason why

She's my rose of old Kentucky

And I know that she will never lie