[Verse 1] In my dear old southern home I was happy as I could be Where the mocking birds sang every night while I rest In that little old log cabin by the sea [Bridge] [Verse 2] Oh my dear old Mother and Dad When I left them I know it made them sad But today I’m going back to that humble little shack Where I spent my happy days as a lad [Chorus] In my dear old southern home I was happy as I could be Where the mocking birds sang every night while I rest In that little old log cabin by the sea [Bridge] [Verse 3] All my friends I’m leaving today And today I’ll be going far away To the place I long to see where my mother waits for me And when I get back to my home I’ll stay In my dear old southern home I was happy as I could be Where the mocking birds sang every night while I rest In that little old log cabin by the sea [Outro]