I must travel back to Arkansas tomorrow I left there several months ago For it's the only time that ever I was happy When I used to beat that old banjo All the lingering All The waitin' I'm longing for the home I love so well For it's the only time that ever I was happy When I used to hear that old dinner bell I'm a travel back around like we used to From the head of the Mississippi to the mouth We will have a song and dance at every station That's the best we've got in this sunny South All the lingering
All the waitin' I'm longing for the home I love so well For it's the only time that ever I was happy When I used to hear that old dinner bell I'm excited for my journey will be merry And at home I've got a good ol' time in store For the people they are glad for to see me When they see me driving up to the door All the lingering All the waitin' I'm longing for the home I love so well For it's the only time that ever I was happy When I used to hear that old dinner bell