My darlin' lives in Tennessee Way across the sea And though she's just a country girl She's got a lot of lovin' just for me I'll say hello my love, goodbye my love I'll see you in a while She is the girl I love the best With sunshine in her smile Country girl Wait for me, Country girl Country girl Wait for me, Country girl Ah, Country girl Wait for me, Country girl My darlin' lives in Tennessee Way across the sea And though she's just a country girl She's got a lot of lovin' just for me Well I ain't been to Tennessee but I'm sure gonna go