In my dear old southern home
I was just as happy as I could be;
Where the mocking birds sang at night while they rest
In that dear old sunny south by the sea

There's my mother and dear old dad
When I left I know it made them sad
So I'm going back to that dear old shack
Where I spent my happy days as a lad

Goodbye friends, I'm leaving today
Goodbye friends, I'm going away
I'll be happy and free near our dear old mother's knee
In that little old log cabin by the sea