I'm going back
To the red clay country
I'm on my way
With the morning sun

I'm going back
To the red clay country
I've made my peace
And my rambling's done

I crossed the plains
And I climbed the mountains
I've wandered far
From the Tennessee (Tennessee)

I'm going back
To the red clay country
For the one I love
Waits there for me

I've been gone too long
And now it's time
I was heading
Back to my home
To my home
I said goodbye
To the friends I made here
In just a while (In just a while)
I'll be on my way (On my way)
I'm going back (I'm going back)
To the red clay country
In just a while (In just a while)
I'll be home to stay