This is a modern adaptation of the classic Bluegrass song, “Shady Grove” from my Limited Edition CD. I have always liked the drums in Hip Hop music and thought it would be fun to add them to this traditional song. The result is what I call “Pho-Cop” being a combination of folk music and Hip Hop. The five string banjo adds a level of antique authenticity. Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Folk Den!
Limited Edition CD
Mostly in Am
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove
Wish I was in shady grove
Sittin’ in a rockin’ chair
If those blues would bother me
I’d rock away from there
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove
Had a banjo made of gold
Every string would shine
The only song that it would play
Wish that girl was mine
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove
When I was in shady grove
Heard them pretty birds sing
The next time I go to shady grove
Take along a diamond ring
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove
When you go to catch a fish
Fish with a hook and line
When you go to court a girl
Never never look behind
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove
When I was a little boy
All I wanted was a knife
Now I am a great big man
Lookin’ for a pretty little wife
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove
Wish I had a big fat horse
And corn to feed him on
Wish I had a pretty little girl
To feed him when I’m gone
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove I say
Shady grove my little love
Going to shady grove