Alabamy Bound
Dean Martin Lyrics


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I'm Alabamy bound
They'll be no heebie-jeebies hanging 'round
Just gave the meanest ticket man on earth
All I'm worth to put my tootsies in an upper berth
Just hear the choo-choo sound
I know that soon we're gonna cover ground
And then I'll holler so the world will know
Here I go
I'm Alabamy bound
I'm Alabamy bound
They'll be no heebie-jeebies hanging 'round
Just gave the meanest ticket man on earth
All I'm worth to put my tootsies in an upper berth
Just hear the choo-choo sound
I know that soon we're gonna cover the ground
And then I'll holler so the world will know
Here I go
I'm Alabamy...




I'm Alabamy bound
I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dean Martin's song "Alabamy Bound" are about the excitement and anticipation of traveling to Alabama. The singer is so excited that there will be "no heebie-jeebies hanging 'round" and he's willing to spend all he's worth to get an upper berth on the train. He's eagerly waiting for the train to start moving and he can't wait to shout to the world that he's on his way to Alabama.


The song captures the joy and excitement of travel, particularly during a time when train travel was very popular. The repeated reference to the choo-choo sound is a nod to this nostalgic era. The lyrics also suggest that Alabama is a place of excitement, freedom and possibilities.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm Alabamy bound
I'm headed to Alabama


They'll be no heebie-jeebies hanging 'round
I won't be nervous or worried


Just gave the meanest ticket man on earth
I just paid the rudest ticket agent


All I'm worth to put my tootsies in an upper berth
I paid all I have to get a sleeping car


Just hear the choo-choo sound
Listen to the train whistle


I know that soon we're gonna cover ground
I know we will soon be traveling quickly


And then I'll holler so the world will know
Then I'll shout out loud for everyone to hear


Here I go
I'm starting my journey


I'm Alabamy bound
I'm on my way to Alabama


I'm Alabamy bound
I'm headed to Alabama


I'm gone
I'm leaving for my trip




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: RAY HENDERSON, BUD DE SYLVA, BUD GREEN

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