I was born across the river   In the mountains where I call home   Lord, times were good there   Don't know why, I ever roamed      Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We get together anytime we can   Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We play together in mother nature's band      Me and my woman's done made our plans   On the Tennessee River, walking hand in hand   Gonna raise a family, Lord settle down   Where peace and love can still be found      Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We get together anytime we can   Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We play together in mother nature's band   Oh, Tennessee River      Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We get together anytime we can   Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We play together in mother nature's band      Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We get together anytime we can   Oh, Tennessee River and a mountain man   We play together in mother nature's band   Oh, Tennessee River