C

I am a man of constant sorrow I've seen trouble all my day.

C

I bid farewell to old Kentucky The place where I was born and raised.

(The place where he was born and raised)

C

For six long years I've been in trouble No pleasures here on earth I found

For in this world I'm bound to ramble I have no friends to help me now.

[chorus] He has no friends to help him now

C

It's fare thee well my old lover I never expect to see you again

For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad Perhaps I'll die upon this train.

[chorus] Perhaps he'll die upon this train.

C

You can bury me in some deep valley For many years where I may lay

Then you may learn to love another While I am sleeping in my grave.

[chorus] While he is sleeping in his grave.

C

Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger My face you'll never see no more.

But there is one promise that is given I'll meet you on God's golden shore.

[chorus] He'll meet you on God's golden shore

[chorus] He'll meet you on God's golden shore