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