Tennessee River (Live March 20, 1981; Salt Lake City, UT) Lyrics

I was born across the river
In the mountains where I call home
Lord, times are good there, don't know why
I ever roam

Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We get together anytime we can
Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We play together in Mother Nature's band

There's a mountain king done left his throne
Oh, the Tennessee river and his mountain home
But I'm going back, leaving today
For my homeland so far away

Driving down to Dixie, wasting no time
Back to the good life I left behind
Going down to the river with my fishing line
Climb back up the mountain by suppertime

Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We get together anytime we can
Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We play together in Mother Nature's band

Me and my woman's done made our plans
On the Tennessee river, walking hand in hand
Gonna raise a family, Lord, settle down
Where peace and love can still be found

Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We get together anytime we can
Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We play together in Mother Nature's band

Oh, Tennessee river
Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We get together anytime we can
Oh, Tennessee river and the mountain man
We play together in Mother Nature's band