June Apple Traditional Appalachian fiddle tune Rights: Working traditional source; exact version and arrangement under review. Verse: Wish I was a June apple, Hanging on that tree, Every time my true love passed, She'd take a little bite of me. Verse: Charlie he's a nice young man, Charlie he's a dandy; Charlie he's a nice young man, Feeds the girls on can-dy. Verse: Over the river to feed my sheep, Over the river, Charlie; Over the river to feed my sheep, Feed'n them on that bar-ley. Verse: I wish I had some sticks and poles, To build my chimney higher; 'Cause every time it rains and snows, It puts out all my fire. Verse: Wish I was a June apple, Hanging on that tree, Every time my true love passed, She'd take a little bite of me.