Little Darling Pal of Mine
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Little Darling Pal of Mine
Carter Family
Doc Watson
Classic Country
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Chord Chart
Verse / Chorus
CC
CC
GG
GG
DD
DD
GG
GG
CC
CC
GG
GG
GG
DD
GG
GG
Chords used:
C
D
G
Lyrics
In the night while you lay sleeping
Dreaming of your amber skies
Was a poor boy broken-hearted
Listening to the winds that sigh
My little darling oh how I love you
How I love you none can tell
In your heart you love another
Little darling pal of mine
Many a day with you I’ve rambled
Happiest hours with you I’ve spent
Thought I had your heart forever
Now I find it’s only lent
There is just three things I wish for
That’s my casket shroud and grave
When I’m dead don’t weep for me
Just kiss those lips that you betrayedDemo Videos
About This Song
Little Darling Pal of Mine is a Carter Family classic from 1935 that became a bluegrass standard, notably recorded by Doc Watson. It's a gentle, melancholy waltz in 3/4 time that's a favorite at slower-paced jams and remains a touchstone of traditional bluegrass repertoire.