When I've Got Tennessee

I’ve heard tell of paradise
A divine master plan
But I ain’t one to travel much
I’m happy where I am
You can’t see the smoky mountains
From a mansion in the sky
Might sound good to some folks
But I think I’ll stay behind

If heaven don’t have tall pine trees then I don’t wanna go
What good are streets of gold when I’ve already got a dirt road
If the man from up on high came down I’m sure he would agree
Why would I need heaven when I’ve got to Tennessee

They say we’ll see each other there
That glad reunion day
But I’d rather walk the ridge line
Then through the pearly gates
Let ‘em sing and shout all night long
To the angel band
But a harp never made nobody dance
Between Bristol and Graceland

If heaven don’t have tall pine trees then I don’t wanna go
What good are streets of gold when I’ve already got a dirt road
If the man from up on high came down I’m sure he would agree
Why would I need heaven when I’ve got to Tennessee

If heaven don’t have tall pine trees then I don’t wanna go
What good are streets of gold when I’ve already got a dirt road
If the man from up on high came down I’m sure he would agree
Why would I need heaven when I’ve got to Tennessee