Bill Monroe - Tennessee lyrics

1. You have heard and read about the state of Tennessee.

Down in the southern states is where I want to be.

Where the valleys are so green and mountains are so tall.

You will know just what I mean when you hear them say "you all".

cho: Tennessee (Tennessee) I hear you calling me (I hear you calling me).

The home of Davy Crockett in the hills of Tennessee.

2. When I was a little boy around the folks back home.

My mother always said to me: Jimmy, please don't roam.

Now that I have gone away my heart is full of woe.

When I think of Mom and Dad, that's where I want to go.

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3. If ever I get back to that state of Tennessee.

I tell you there'll be no more roaming for me.

There lives a sweetheart who said she'd marry me.

As soon as I get back to that state of Tennessee.

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