A                E
I was born across the river
          D                   A
In the mountains where I call home.
                                         E
Lord, times were good there. don't know why
        D            A
I ever roamed.

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               A                   G6
Oh, tennessee river and a mountain man,
          D                 A
We get together anytime we can.
               A                   G6
Oh, tennessee river and a mountain man,
           D                         A
We play together in mother nature's band.

           A                     E
Me and my woman's done made our plans
                  D      C              A
On the tennessee river, walkin' hand in Hand.
G      G#      A                   E
Gonna raise a family, lord settle down
                 D                A
Where peace and love can still be Found