Ain't no use to sit and cry. you'll be an angel by and by.

Chorus:
Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em,
Daddy-e-o (repeat)

I got a home in tennessee (sail away, ladies. sail away.) that's
The place i wanna be. (sail away, ladies. sail away.)
If i ever get my way (sail away, ladies. sail away.) tennessee
Is where i'll stay. (sail away, ladies. sail away.)

(chorus)

Ever i get my new house done. give my old one to my son.
Ever i finish this porch and stairs, lie around in my rockin'
Chair.

(chorus)

Ain't no use to sit and cry. you'll be an angel by and by.
Won't be a long time 'round this place. so get a look at my
Funny face.

(chorus)