Ain't no use to sit and cry. you'll be an angel by and by. Chorus: Can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, can't she rock 'em, Daddy-e-o (repeat) 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.) (chorus) 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. (chorus) 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. (chorus)