"Oh
Tennessee, My Tennessee"
by
Naval Adm. William Lawrence
Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee
What Love and Pride I Feel for
Thee.
You Proud Ole State, the Volunteer,
Your Proud Traditions I Hold Dear.
I Revere Your Heroes
Who Bravely Fought our Country's
Foes.
Renowned Statesmen, so Wise and
Strong,
Who Served our Country Well and
Long.
I Thrill at Thought of Mountains
Grand;
Rolling Green Hills and Fertile
Farm Land;
Earth Rich with Stone, Mineral and
Ore;
Forests Dense and Wild Flowers
Galore;
Powerful Rivers that Bring us
Light;
Deep Lakes with Fish and Fowl in
Flight;
Thriving Cities and Industries;
Fine Schools and Universities;
Strong Folks of Pioneer Descent,
Simple, Honest, and Reverent.
Beauty and Hospitality
Are the Hallmarks of Tennessee.
And O'er the World as I May Roam,
No Place Exceeds my Boyhood Home.
And Oh How Much I Long to See
My Native Land, My Tennessee.
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