Sung by Al Jolson in 1915.
Words by Harold A. Robe.
Music by Jeff Godfrey.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Down where sweet magnolias bloom
I hear my old mammy croon
There she waits to take me by the hand
Welcome me home to my dear old Dixid land
Pine trees sigh and cry for me
Old folks there would die for me
Guess I’ll start to tote my little grip
Back to Tennessee
CHORUS
Oh Tennessee, you are so dear to me
Yes, Tennessee, I want you near to me
Sing on, ring on, gee it sounds so grand
Friends, I’m on my way
The B and O will soon be hauling me
So goodbye troubles, fade away
I’m going back to my Dixie land
Oh Tennessee, I’m coming back to you
My Tennessee
2. There’s where all the year is June
There’s where those red roses bloom
Mocking birds sing “Honey Boy, Come Home”
We’re mighty sad but you all can make us glad
Come, friend, take a glide with me
Hop on, take a ride with me
You’ll be welcome where my mammy lives
Back to Tennessee