Runnin' on Tennessee time Runnin' on Tennessee time There's a tap on my window There's a ring at my door And I'll answer in Tennessee time Houston's a hard town New York's not for mine Every town I drift through I just can't unwind New Orleans hustle Keeps a woman down Waters so high I can't touch the ground
Thought there'd be something In those bright lights But all I got was lonely sleepless nights Now I know what I didn't know back then So when I get to Tennessee I'll never leave again