Sail away ladies Ain't no use to sit and cry You'll be an angel by and by Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em Can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em Can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o I got a home in Tennessee (sail away, ladies, sail away) That's the place I wanna be (Sail away, ladies, sail away) If I ever get my way (sail away, ladies, sail away) Tennessee is where I'll stay (Sail away, ladies, sail away) Ever I get my new house done Give my old one to my son Ever I finish this porch and stairs Lie around in my rockin' chair Ain't no use to sit and cry You'll be an angel by and by Won't be a long time 'round this place So get a look at my funny face