I came down from the mountain Consumed by a passion I followed the fire so far from my home
What glittered and shone Like diamonds and gold Soon turned to ashes and I woke up alone
I'm down on my knees Begging you please Take me back, take me back Tennessee
A promise and a ring Are dangerous things In the hands of a love untrue and unkind My heart it was taken Lied to forsaken Now you're the only one left that I believe
I'm down on my knees Begging you please Take me back, take me back Tennessee
I never did forget The day we first met Your soft gentle hills kindly offered me rest
I'm sorry and I'm tired Of wandering and lying But you'll make a honest girl of me yet.