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Down in the Valley

Music American Traditional Written 19th Century Recordings3 2,496 total song plays

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Performance 1

Down in the Valley [19th Century] – American Traditional | Jason Paul

January 5, 2026

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Intro

C

Verse 1

CDown in the valley the valley so G7low
Hang your head over, hear the wind Cblow
Hear the wind blow love, hear the wind G7blow
Hang your head over, hear the wind Cblow

Verse 2

CRoses love sunshine, violets love dG7ew
Angels in heaven, know I love Cyou
Know I love you, dear, know I love G7you
Angels in heaven, know I love Cyou

Verse 3

CIf you don't love me, love whom you G7please
Put your arms round me, give my heart Cease
Give my heart ease love, give my heart G7ease
Put your arms round me, give my heart Cease

Verse 4

CWrite me a letter, send it by G7mail
Send it in care of, the Birmingham CJail
Birmingham Jail love, Birmingham G7Jail
Send it in care of, the Birmingham CJail

Verse 5

CBuild me a castle, forty feet G7high
So I can see her, as she rides Cby
As she rides by love, as she rides G7by
So I can see her, as she rides Cby

Outro

CDown in the valley, the valley so G7low
Hang your head over, hear the wiCnd blow

Down in the Valley is a 19th-century American traditional song associated with the Appalachian region. It has been recorded across folk, country, and spiritual traditions by artists including Johnny Cash, Burl Ives, Lead Belly, Joan Baez, and The Carter Family. This performance features voice and mandolin. Details: – Song: Down in the Valley – American traditional – Approximate origin: 19th century, Appalachia – Vox & mandolin: Jason Paul

Down in the Valley is a 19th-century American traditional song associated with the Appalachian region. It has been recorded across folk, country, and spiritual traditions by artists including Johnny Cash, Burl Ives, Lead Belly, Joan Baez, and The Carter Family. This performance features voice and mandolin. Details: – Song: Down in the Valley – American traditional – Approximate origin: 19th century, Appalachia – Vox & mandolin: Jason Paul

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