Down along the cove
I spied my true love comin' my way, whoa, yes, I did
Down along the cove
I say I spied my true love comin' my way, whoa, yes, I did
I say, Lord, have mercy, mama
Sure is good to see you comin' today, oh my

Down along the cove
I spied my little bundle of joy, my little bundle of joy
Down along the cove
I spied my little bundle of joy
She said, "Lord, have mercy, honey
I'm sure glad you my boy"
Oh, how 'bout this, everybody?