Misty sunrise in my home town
Rows of cotton about knee high
Mrs. Baker down the dirt road still got clothes out on the line
Erwin Nichols there with Judsley playin checkers at the gin
When I dream about the Southland this is where it all begins

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From Carolina down to Georgia
Smell the jasmine and magnolia
Sleepy sweet home Alabama Roll Tide Roll
Muddy water Mississippi blessed Graceland whispers to me
Carry on carry on sweet southern comfort carry on

Catchin catfish on the river
Chasin fireflys by the creek
Kissin Garry Williams sister on the porch homecoming week
With rustey cars and wheeping willows
Keepin watch out in the yard
Just a snapshot of downhome Dixie could be anywhere you are

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In Carolina or in Georgia
Open arms are waitin for you
Louisiana, Yellow Rose of San Antone
Arkansas, Mississippi old man river whispers to me
Carry on carry on sweet southern comfort carry on

As I sit here I'm surrounded by these priceless memories
I don't have to think about it theres no place I'd rather be

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Than Carolina or in Georgia
Smell the jasmine and magnolia
Sleepy sweet home Alabama Roll Tide Roll
Muddy water Mississippi blessed Graceland whispers to me
Carry on carry on sweet southern comfort
Carry on carry on sweet southern comfort carry on