Down along the cove,
I spied my true love comin my way.
Down along the cove,
I spied my true love comin my way.
I say, "lord, have mercy, mama,
It sure is good to see you comin today."
Down along the cove,
I spied my little bundle of joy.
Down along the cove,
I spied my little bundle of joy.
She said, "lord, have mercy, honey,
Im so glad youre my boy!"
Down along the cove,
We walked together hand in hand.
Down along the cove,
We walked together hand in hand.
Evrybody watchin us go by
Knows were in love, yes, and they understand.