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Bill Monroe Lyrics


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You have heard and read about the state of Tennessee
Down in the southern states is where I wanna be
Where the valleys are so green and mountains are so tall
You will know just what I mean when you hear them say "You all"

Tennessee
(Tennessee)
I hear you callin' me
(I hear you callin' me)
The home of Davy Crockett in the hills of Tennessee

When I was a little boy around the folks at home
My mama always said to me, "Jimmy, please don't roam"
Now that I have straight away my heart is full of woe
When I think of Mom and Dad that's where I wanna go

Tennessee
(Tennessee)
I hear you callin' me
(I hear you callin' me)
The home of Davy Crockett in the hills of Tennessee

If ever I get back to that state of Tennessee
I tell you there'll be no more roamin' for me
There lives a sweetheart who said, "She'd marry me"
As soon as I get back to that state of Tennessee

Tennessee
(Tennessee)
I hear you calling me




(I hear you calling me)
The home of Davy Crockett in the hills of Tennessee

Overall Meaning

The song "Tennessee" by Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin takes the listener on a journey through the beauty of this southern state. The lyrics express the longing to return to Tennessee, where the valleys are green and the mountains are tall. The refrain of the song, "Tennessee, I hear you calling me," creates a sense of nostalgia and homesickness. The mention of Davy Crockett, a famous Tennessee folk hero, adds to the state's charm and history.


The first verse of the song acknowledges that Tennessee is a well-known state, with stories and histories being shared with people all around. The second verse shows the personal connection the singer has with the state - the memories of his childhood and his mother's warnings not to roam are still fresh in his mind. The final verse is about the hope of returning to Tennessee one day and settling down with the sweetheart waiting for him there.


Overall, the song encapsulates the beauty and charm of Tennessee while also portraying the personal connection and longing one can feel for their homeland.


Line by Line Meaning

You have heard and read about the state of Tennessee
Many people know about Tennessee through word of mouth or reading materials.


Down in the southern states is where I wanna be
The singer desires to be in the south and specifically in Tennessee.


Where the valleys are so green and mountains are so tall
Tennessee has beautiful landscapes with lush valleys and tall mountains.


You will know just what I mean when you hear them say "You all"
The phrase "You all" is a southern slang that makes the singer feel at home in Tennessee.


If ever I get back to that state of Tennessee
The singer has been to Tennessee before and wants to return in the future.


I tell you there'll be no more roamin' for me
When the singer goes back to Tennessee, they plan to stay and settle down.


There lives a sweetheart who said, "She'd marry me"
The singer has found love in Tennessee and plans to marry their sweetheart.


As soon as I get back to that state of Tennessee
The singer can't wait to return to Tennessee and marry their sweetheart.


When I was a little boy around the folks at home
The singer has fond memories of their childhood in Tennessee.


My mama always said to me, "Jimmy, please don't roam"
The singer's mother didn't want them to leave Tennessee.


Now that I have straight away my heart is full of woe
The singer is sad because they left Tennessee against their mother's wishes.


When I think of Mom and Dad that's where I wanna go
The singer's parents still live in Tennessee and they want to visit them.


Tennessee
Repeating the name of the state emphasizes the singer's strong connection and love for Tennessee.


(Tennessee)
Repeating the name of the state emphasizes the singer's strong connection and love for Tennessee.


I hear you callin' me
The singer feels a strong pull towards Tennessee.


(I hear you callin' me)
The singer feels a strong pull towards Tennessee.


The home of Davy Crockett in the hills of Tennessee
Davy Crockett, a famous pioneer and folk hero, hailed from Tennessee and is a symbol of the state's history and culture.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOYLE NEIKIRK, JIMMY H. MARTIN

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