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Howdy
I'm gonna tell you a story
Most of it is true
It goes back to my early memory
And maybe it will show you
Why I do the things I do
I was born in New York City
But my mom's from Tennessee
Tennessee...
A little town called Newport
Where the folks don't grow too tall
And they don't grow too short
It's a place of moderation, common sense, and decency
Well it's nothing like the way I am
But it's how I'm gonna be
Oh, but on a serious note
I believe I left my cell phone in my coat
They are riding in a taxi down to 7th Street and D
And that's a long way from Newport, Tennessee
Howdy again
To continue my story
On my educational road to glory
I was kicked out of a school, or two, or maybe it was three
I got mostly incompletes, but in math I bought a C
I bought a C...
And then I rambled around
Drove my car from Slumberville to Lonesome Town
Joined a band, but it didn't go
So I booked some time on Nashville's Music Row
Hush now
Everybody get low down
I don't want no electric guitars in the background
I'm trying to concentrate on how you find serenity
When you're born in New York City
But your mom's from Tennessee
And I got issues
Hell, I got pain
There's a lot I can't remember
Even more I can't explain
No it don't make much sense to me
Still I'm proud my mama comes from Tennessee
Yes I'm proud my mama comes from Tennessee
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Harper Simon

Harper Simon

About “Tennessee” by Harper Simon

Read the complete lyrics to "Tennessee" by Harper Simon from the album "Harper Simon". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Tennessee" is performed by Harper Simon. from the album "Harper Simon" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Tennessee", explore more songs by Harper Simon using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Tennessee" is credited to Harper Simon. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Tennessee" appears on "Harper Simon".

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