She bloomed for me near a little village

in a cabin on the hill

we made our vows we'd love each other

and i know we always will

she's my rose of old kentucky

i watched her bloom as the years roll by

and to me there'll never be another

i'll love her 'til the day i die

oh in dreams i see my darling

in a gingham dress she looks so sweet

oh i long for old kentucky

and my darling was more to me

oh i know you often wonder

so i'll tell you the reason why

she's my rose of old kentucky

and i know she'll never lie