On top of old Smoky
All covered in snow
I lost my true lover
By courting too slow
On top of old Smoky
I went there to weep
For a false hearted lover
Is worse than a thief
A thief he will rob you
And take what you have
But a false hearted lover
Will put you in your grave
On top of old Smoky
All covered in snow
I lost my true lover
By courting too slow
They'll hug you and kiss you
Then tell you more lies
Than the crossties on the railroad
Or the stars in the skies
On top of old Smoky
All covered in snow
I lost my true lover
By courting too slow