I stayed away too long I know
And every day was slow to go
Every night I dreamed I was here
It's been a mighty lonely year
Chorus:
Every mile I needed you
I kinda hope that you needed me too
Everywhere I saw your face
Around every town I was in
This old familiar place welcomed me again
Back to where I belonged to be
Back to you and Tennessee
Back to you and Tennessee
Beside the Cumberland River
Where the grass is soft and sweet
We ran across the fields of cedar
Hiding from the noisy streets
Chorus:
And when the leaves fell from the cold
The stars were silver the moon was gold
I said it's yours with love from me
I'm planting my roots in this ground
And when they look for me I'll be found
With something that is
part of me you and Tennessee
Back with you and Tennessee