[Verse]
In the valleys
Of Appalachia
I was raised by a single mother
Early daylight
At the station
Fixing trucks with pride and dedication
[Refrain]
Oh Tennessee, I will forever hold you dear
Here I'm truly free
Oh Tennessee, there ain't no place like you on Earth
Family and you are all I need
[Verse]
In the valleys
Of Appalachia
I was raised by a single mother
In the mountains
When we were younger
We would hunt and fish in the summer
[Refrain]
Oh Tennessee, I will forever hold you dear
Here I'm truly free
Oh Tennessee, there ain't no place like you on Earth
Family and you are all I need
[Chorus]
I worked each day 'til sunset
I stood my ground through all stormy mornings
I love this land, always blazing
That's why I call it home, like my mother taught me
[Verse]
In the valleys
Of Appalachia
I was raised by a single mother
Cold wind blowing
Through the Smokies
In the fall, by the fire, telling stories
[Refrain]
Oh Tennessee, I will forever hold you dear
Here I'm truly free
Oh Tennessee, there ain't no place like you on Earth
Family and you are all I need
[Chorus]
I worked each day 'til sunset
I stood my ground through all stormy mornings
I love this land, always blazing
That's why I call it home, like my mother taught me