Southern man in a northern land You know where to put your hands When we dance Call me darlin' You're a hard man to understand Southern Man Swing me 'round to an old time din Hold me close with two strong hands All my plans Don't mean nothin' You're a hard man to withstand Southern Man Workin' man with calloused hands Gentler than a gentleman Hold me tight The world is put right You're a good man to stand by Man of mine I can let my hair down Let my hair down Let my hair down I can let my hair down Let my hair down Let my hair down Southern man in a northern land You know where to put your hands When we dance Hold me so tight You're a good man to stand by Man of mine