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, walkin' hand in hand Gonna raise a famly, 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.