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On Top Of Old Smokey

(Traditional)



Original by George Reneau in 1925


Soundtrack recording for Mirisch Company - Follow That Dream - July 2, 1961 - RCA's Studio B - Nashville

 Hour unknown - Recorded on the film set

November 15, 2004 CD FTD 82876 66395-2 Follow That Dream




On top of Old Smokey all covered with snow
I lost my true lover by courting too slow

Now courting is a pleasure -- Parting is a grief
But a False hearted lover is worse than a thief

For a thief he may rob you and take what you save
But a false hearted lover will lead you to your grave

Oh they'll hug you and kiss you and tell you more lies
Than the cross ties on the railroad or the stars in the sky

I'm gonna build me a log cabin on a mountain so high
So I can see my darlin' as she goes passin' by