I went down to Virginia and no one sent for me
I went down to Virginia to see what I could see
Well I found the horses that some of the gals took bets
The spirits of the states are guaranteed high sets
So I stayed down in Virginia 'cause that looked good to me
I went down to Virginia and I didn't know a soul
No wonder folks befriend ya, their hearts are made of pure gold
While the civic minded citizens are all so kind
They feed you with you hook a fish on every line
So I stayed down in Virginia, that's how much I've been sold
So bless the day that brought me here
And bless the folks I love so dear
Well, brother, if you ever plan a'coming this way
You find the things that's just exactly like I say
I stayed down in Virginia, Virginia USA

Yes, I went down to Virginia, I went by my request
No one needs recommend ya, 'cause you are a welcome guest
Well, I never thought I'd find a place where I could be
Just happy as a jaybird in a cherry tree
So I stayed down in Virginia, 'cause that's the very best
So bless the day that brought me here
And bless the folks I love so dear
Why, I plumb forgot to mention 'bout the biggest deal
My gal is named Virginia, that's Virginia real
So I stayed down in Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, USA