There's No Love In Tennessee
Barbara Mandrell Lyrics

That big river's still rollin' through Memphis
The Mississippi river is still flowing through Memphis.

And on Beale street they still play the blues
Blues music is still played on Beale street.

The smokie's still wear their halos
The people at the Smoky Mountains still have their good reputation.

It's heaven on earth in the mornin' dew
The morning atmosphere in Tennessee is breathtaking.

They still make Jack Daniels in Lynchburg
Jack Daniel's whiskey is still produced in Lynchburg.

On the Opry, Mr Acuff's still keen
Roy Acuff is still a beloved figure at the Grand Ole Opry.

You can get the best biscuits and gravy
The food in Tennessee is delicious.

And Loretta can still really sing
Loretta Lynn is still a talented singer.

But there's no love in Tennessee
The artist cannot find the love they need in Tennessee.

At least not the kind I really need
The artist emphasizes that they specifically need a certain type of love.

The folks here will gladly give you a helpin' hand
The people in Tennessee are friendly and willing to help.

But they can't help me get you back again
The people in Tennessee cannot help the artist reunite with their lost love.

I know it's a beautiful place to be
The singer acknowledges that Tennessee is a beautiful place to live.

But without you here with me
The singer cannot enjoy Tennessee without their significant other.

There's no love in Tennessee
The singer reiterates that they cannot find the love they need in Tennessee.

Remember up on look out mountain
The artist fondly recalls a memory on Lookout Mountain.

Our future seemed so clear
The artist and their significant other once had a clear and promising future together.

Too bad, Colorado came between us
Colorado is blamed for causing the separation between the singer and their lover.

Now I'll lookin' out through these tears
The singer is crying as they reminisce about their lost love.

But I still love the magic of Dixie
The artist still admires the charming qualities of the South.

Whoever said it gets in your blood, was right
The artist agrees that the South has a special hold on people.

There's still no place better than home sweet home
The artist still considers Tennessee their home.

But there's somethin' missin' tonight
Despite being home, the singer still feels incomplete without their lover.

There's no love in Tennessee
Once again, the artist emphasizes their inability to find the love they need in Tennessee.

At least not the kind I really need
The singer remains steadfast in their pursuit of a specific type of love.

The folks here will gladly give you a helpin' hand
The people in Tennessee are helpful and hospitable.

But they can't help me get you back again
The people in Tennessee cannot reunite the singer with their lost love.

There's no love in Tennessee
The artist concludes the song by reiterating that they cannot find the love they need in Tennessee.