Ain't no use to sit and cry. You'll be an angel by and by. Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o I got a home in Tennessee (Sail away, ladies. Sail away.) That's the place I wanna be. (Sail away, ladies. Sail away.) If I ever get my way (Sail away, ladies. Sail away.) Tennessee is where I'll stay. (Sail away, ladies. Sail away.) Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o Ever I get my new house done. Give my old one to my son. Ever I finish this porch and stairs, lie around in my rockin' chair. Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o Ain't no use to sit and cry. You'll be an angel by and by. Won't be a long time 'round this place. So get a look at my funny face. Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, daddy-e-o