Caney Fork River

It's a long, long way from the hills of Carolina
 To the arms of my darling in Jackson, Tennessee
 And it's a hard, hard way to try to make a living
 But it's the quickest way to get ahead, both of us agree
 And it's been twenty-seven weeks, but it seems more like forever
 Still the pay was good and worth the sacrifice
 The work is finally over and I'm getting close to Jackson
 I can't wait to see her and I know she'll be surprised
 How many times must I cross that old Caney Fork River
 Traveling through the state of Tennessee?
 How many times must I cross that old Caney Fork River
 'til I know that I'm home free, until I know that I am home free?
 Well I never dreamed I'd find her in the arms of another
 She didn't know I was coming home tonight
 And now the sheriff is searching for the owner of a shotgun
 Who left two lovers frigid in the early morning light
 How many times must I cross that old Caney Fork River
 Traveling through the state of Tennessee?
 How many times must I cross that old Caney Fork River
 'til I know that I'm home free, until I know that I am home free?
 How many times must I cross that old Caney Fork River
 Traveling through the state of Tennessee?
 How many times must I cross that old Caney Fork River
 'til I know that I'm home free, until I know that I am home free?
 Home free