I was born across the river In the mountains where I call home Lord, times were good there Don´t know why I ever roamed Oh, Tennessee river and a mountain man
We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee river and a 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 a mountain man We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee river and a mountain man We play together in mother nature´s band Oh, Tennessee river and a mountain man We get together anytime we can Oh, Tennessee river and a mountain man We play together in mother nature´s band