Lyrics

Pale moon shinin’ on the fields below
Folks down here sing songs soft and low
You needn't tell me, ‘cause I already know
When it's sleepy time down south

Warm wind blowin’ through the pinewood trees
Folks down here, we live a life of ease
My mother falls down to her knees
When it's sleepy time down south

[Bridge]
See steamboats on the river
They’re comin’ and goin’
Splashin’ the night away
And banjos are ringin’
And the people are singin’
As we dance till the break of day

Dear old Southland with your dreamy song
Take me back to where I belong
How I’d love to hold you in my arms
When it’s sleepy time down south