Way down upon the swanee river, far, far, away. There’s where my heart is turning ever there’s where the old folks stay. All up and down the whole creation, sadly I roam. Still longing for the old plantation and for the old folks at home. All the world is sad and dreary, everywhere I roam. Oh, lady, how my heart grows weary, far from the old folks at home. One little hut among the bushes, one that I love. Still sadly to my memory rushes, no matter where I love. When will I see the bees a-hummin’ all round the comb? When will I hear the banjo strummin’ down in my good old home? All the world is sad and dreary, everywhere I roam. Oh, lady, how my heart grows weary, far from the old folks at home. |