Story Behind The Song
This man is heading home to Tennessee after being away for a period of time. Sung with feeling.
Song Description
Man tells of his great love for the State of Tennessee and his girlfriend.
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Content |
Subject |
Home, Pride |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Song - The Charms of Tennessee.
As I'm drivin' down Interstate 65 towards Tennessee,
I roll the window down to feel the wind tug at my hair.
I sing all my favorite songs since no one else can hear,
And soon I'll be free again and home in Tennessee.
Words just can't describe the way I feel inside,
To be coming home at last to where I long to be.
(Chorus)
I've been away too long, I'll be glad to get back home,
Tennessee, Tennessee you are my favorite place.
There's nowhere else on Earth that I'll ever want to be,
I can't wait to get back to the charms of Tennessee.
Now I'm wanting first to see my lovely flame named Lora-Lee,
The first thing that we'll do is set the stars ablaze at night.
She'll show me every charm there is to see right from her arms,
And nowhere can compare to that jewel called Tennessee.
Words just can't describe the way I feel inside,
To be coming home at last to where I long to be.
(Chorus)
I've been away too long, I'll be glad to get back home,
Tennessee, Tennessee you are my favorite place.
There's nowhere else on Earth that I'll ever want to be,
I can't wait to get back to the charms of Tennessee.
(Bridge)
Wherever I may roam, there's one place I call home,
That's why they'll lay me down, in the heart of Tennessee.
(instrumental)
(Chorus)
I've been away too long, I'll be glad to get back home,
Tennessee, Tennessee you are my favorite place.
There's nowhere else on Earth that I'll ever want to be,
I can't wait to get back to the charms of Tennessee.
Yeah there's nowhere else on Earth that I'll ever want to be,
I can't wait to get back home to the charms of Tennessee.
Copyright © 2006, 2017. Ross Mabey and Jeffrey Ullsperger.
All rights reserved.