Levon Helm - Watermelon Time in Georgia lyrics

Thank you, Detroit, you treated me good But I've been here longer than I should I enjoyed the money but I miss my honey so One thing's on my mind, it's watermelon time in Georgia It makes a country boy get down in the mouth When his body's up north but his heart's down south I said I'd be back, I'd better make tracks today Lawdy I gotta go because it's watermelon time in Georgia Daddy's sitting in the sun, kids are fishing having fun My old coon dog is a wantin' to run But I can't reach, my little Georgia peach too soon One thing's on my mind, it's watermelon time in Georgia Well so long Detroit, so long friends If you're ever down in Macon, you better stop in And meet the little girl that's always been my whole world I'm leaving today because it's watermelon time in Georgia So long Detroit, goodbye good friends If you're ever down in Macon, won't you please stop in And meet the little girl that's always been my whole world I'm leaving today because it's watermelon time in Georgia