Way down in Columbus Georgia Want to be back in Tennessee Way down in Columbus stockade My friends all turned their backs on me Go and leave me if you wish to Never let it cross your mind In your heart you love another Leave me, little darling. I don't mind Last night as I lay sleeping I dreamt I held you in my arms When I woke I was mistaken I was peering through the bars Go and leave me if you wish to... Many a night with you I've rambled Many an hour with you I've spent Thought I had your heart forever Now I find 't was only lent Go and leave me if you wish to...