Shenandoah, Harve Presnell, 1965

"Shenandoah" - An American folk song of uncertain origin and with no set of lyrics. Here is one of several versions of the song, that draws on the lyrics of another folk song - "He's Gone Away". The rich and shining baritone voice of Harve Presnell (1933 – 2009) in a beautiful rendition of "Oh, Shenandoah". From the Album "New Echoes Of The Old West" 1965. Harve Presnell is accompanied by Geoff Love and his Orchestra & The Lisa Grey Singers. Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you, Way you rolling river. Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you, Away, I'm bound away 'Cross the wide Missouri. Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Way, you rolling river. Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Away, I'm bound away 'Cross the wide Missouri. Oh, who will tie your shoes ? And who will glove your hands? And who will kiss your ruby lips when I am gone? Look away, look away over Yandro Your father will tie your shoes, Your mother will glove your hands, And I will kiss your ruby lips when I return! Look away, look away Over Yandro. Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you, Way, you rolling river, Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you, Away, I'm bound away, 'Cross the wide Mis-sou-ri.