Written by Billy Mize/Buddy Mize
C G7 C (Oh my darling Clementine) F C She knew that Cody was the man she wanted G7 C But she had waited nearly all her life F C Just one more trip to town to tell the boys goodbye G7 C Then he'd be back to take her for his wife G7 C (Don't you worry) Clementine F C Cody saddled up and left his darling G7 C Then rode to town to celebrate his plan F C He told them this would be his last carousing G7 C I'm gonna settle down boys if I can G7 C (With my darling) Clementine F C Someone said it must have been past midnight G7 C When Cody had to face a jealous man F C Another story goes that no one really knows G7 C But it seems there was a dance-hall girl called Nan G7 C (Don't you tell) Clementine F C We do know that a shot or two was heard from some back room G7 C Then there was a silence in the place F C Just one more trip to town but all his chips were down G7 C They found Cody lying on his face G7 C (Softly calling) Clementine F C So buddies make a monument to lay down at his head G7 C Sure you hate to leave your pal behind F C Mother help your daughter put her wedding dress away G7 C Cause Cody won't be riding back this time G7 C (To his darling) Clementine