This song that Ricky recorded was written by the Delmore Brothers.
The lyrics that you posted were modified by Bluegrass artist the late Mac Martin of Pittsburgh, PA.
This version has nothing to do with Ricky’s version.
Listen to Mac’s version, then to Ricky’s version, and then to the Delmore brothe...
Oh, I know she is waitin' by her window tonight
In the cabin at the end of the lane
Where the roses bloom in the sweet month of June
Tell my darlin, I'll be there very soon
Go tell my sweetheart I'm lonely tonight
Give her my token of love
Go tell her please do, that my heart is still true
Drift along drift along southern moon
Drift along southern moon up in heaven on high
As the stars they twinkle in the sky
Rest your weary head on a snow white cloud
As we go drifting by...
Southern Moon was written by Rabon Delmore & Alton Delmore.