I was born in a dump
My mammy died and my daddy got drunk
They left me here to die or grow
In the middle of Tobacco Road

I grew up in a rusty shack
Where all I owned was a-hanging on my back
Lord knows how I loathe
This place called Tobacco Road

'Cause it's home, yeah
Talking about the only life I've ever known
I despise you 'cause you're filthy
But I love you 'cause you're home

I'm gonna leave and get a job
Now with the help and the grace of God
I'm gonna save my money, get rich I know
Bring it back to Tobacco Road

Bring dynamite, a big old crane
Blow it up, tear it down, start all over again
I'm gonna build me a town
That I'll be proud to show
I think I'll keep the name of Tobacco Road
Lord, 'cause it's home, yeah
The only life I've ever known
I despise you 'cause you're filthy
But I love you because you're home
Tobacco Road, Tobacco Road
You're dirty and you're filthy, oh Tobacco Road

I'm gonna get me some dynamite
A big old crane
Blow it up, tear it down, and start all over again
I despise you 'cause you're filthy
But I love
Hey, hey, hey
I love you 'cause you're home
Talkin' about Tobacco Road yeah, yeah
Tobacco Road
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah!