A Long Time Ago

1. Away down South in old Tennessee, Way , hay,—hay, yah , Away
down South in old Tennessee, Oh, a long time a go .
2. It is a long time, a very long time, Way , hay,—
hay, ya , A long—time, a very long time, Oh, a long time a go .

3 Since my young lady has written to me, TWICE .

4 Saying, “Willie dear, come home from sea.” TWICE .

5 It is a long time, a very long time,
Oh, a long time, a very long time.

6 If ever I get my foot on the shore, TWICE .

7 Oh, I will go to sea no more!
Oh, I will go to the sea no more!

8 If ever I get my foot on the land, TWICE .

9 I will be some lady's fancy man!
Oh, I will be some lady's fancy man!

10 It is a long time, a very long time.
It's a long time, a very long time, etc .
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