Cat. #0031 (MFH #564) - As sung by Fred High, High, Arkansas on February 12, 1958
VERSE 1
In a shady woodland
Where th rippling streamlets flow
Dwelled a maiden fair and lovely
But was in years long ago
VERSE 2
Oft I kissed her and carressed her
As we danced the hours away
Oft I've told her that I loved her
But she's dead, my Sadie Ray
VERSE 3
Oft when evening golden sunset
And a shining moon and stars
Arm an' arm we walked together
To th gate of chesnut bars
VERSE 4
Here we talked of fortunes pleasure
There I named our wedding day
But alas, was long in coming
Now, she's dead, my Sadie Ray
VERSE 5
Oft I kissed her an' carressed her
As she danced the hours away
Oft I've told her that I loved her
But she's dead, my Sadie Ray
VERSE 6
In my dreams I see her standing
For above th clear blue sky
To the angels she is kneeling
Fer in groups their standing by
VERSE 7
Then, again I heard her calling
Come, o come, I heard her say
There is room here for another
Come an' kiss your Sadie Ray