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. This mountain King done left his throne On the Tennessee River and His mountain home But I'm going back, Leaving today For my homeland so far away Driving 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 supper time 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, walkin' 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... 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. Oh, Tennessee River...