(In the Vale of Shenandoah)
A popular song from 1898
Words and music by Charles K. Harris
Arranged by Jos. Clauder
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. ‘Mid the green fields of Virginia
In the vale of Shenandoah
There’s an ivy-covered homestead that I love
With it’s quaint, old-fashioned chimney
And it’s simple home-like air
T’was the home of my dear parents now above
Though I’m living in a mansion grand
With wealth at my command
I’d give it all just for a single day
To play with my young comrades
And see my mother dear
‘Mid the green fields of Virginia far away
Chorus:
There’s a peaceful cottage there
A happy home so dear
My heart is longing for it day by day
Where I spent life’s golden hours
In the vale of Shenandoah
‘Mid the green fields of Virginia far away
2. ‘Mid the green fields of Virginia
Stands an old mill by the stream
And I’d come to that old spot to sing and play
Ah, how often would I throw the stones
Into that babbling brook
And I dreamed someday t’would carry me away
Yes, the dream came true, one day in June
I left the dear old home
They told me mother’s heart had broke that day
Oh, if I could but see her I’d lay me down and die
‘Mid the green fields of Virginia far away