Knoxville girl, Knoxville girl (x2)
I pa**ed your ghost on the old northern ridge
You was wearing them same far away forever eyes
You was giving that same far away forever smile.
Oh mercy. Oh mercy.
The tragedy is the un-given love
Goin' arm and arm with the all above
Oh mercy. Oh mercy
Then up comes the Knoxville girl
Half the way cross the old north bridge
She takes my hand and says
Darlin' let's see how far away we get
From mercy. From mercy…