I will hold my home so dear, Here in Tennessee Safe from all my darkest fears, Here in Tennessee Here in Tennessee, darlin' Here in Tennessee Appalachian mountains stand, Next to the Cumberland, Here in Tennesee Spring will bend to summers will, Here in Tennessee Fall will break in winters chill, Here in Tennessee Here in Tennessee, darlin' Here in Tennessee I hope you'll be there for me, hey! Pictures make me think of you, Here in Tennessee I'd like to think you missed me too Here in Tennessee Here in Tennessee, darlin' Here in Tennessee Here in Tennessee, darlin' Here in Tennessee I will hold my home so dear, Here in Tennessee