Rocky Island
Went up on the Mountain, sow a little cane
See my candy darlin', pretty little Liza Jane
Chorus
Going to Rocky Island, ho honey ho
Seein' my candy darlin', you know I love her so
Wish I had a big fat horse, corn to feed him on
Pretty little girl to stay at home, feed him when I'm gone
Dark clouds a-risin', sure sign of rain
Put your old gray bonnet on, sweet little Liza Jane
You go ride the old gray horse and I'll go ride along
You get there before I do, leave my girl alone
Wish I had a pretty little bowl to put my baby in
I'd pick it up and kiss it twice and put it there again
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Lyrics from the Mountain Music for Everyone Collection, a database of nearly 400 traditional songs common in bluegrass and old-time circles. The collection is provided by the Abbott family, which also offers books and CDs aimed at providing a path to playing by ear, songbooks, and play-along CDs for learning these traditional songs. Visit www.PlayingByEar.com for more.