Watermelon Time In Georgia - Levon Helm

Thank you, Detroit, you treated me good

But I’ve been here longer than I should

I enjoyed the money but I miss my honey so

One thing’s on my mind, it’s watermelon time in Georgia

It makes a country boy get down in the mouth

When his body’s up north but his heart’s down south

I said I’d be back, I’d better make tracks today

Lawdy I gotta go because it’s watermelon time in Georgia

Daddy’s sitting in the sun, kids are fishing having fun

My old coon dog is a wantin' to run

But I can’t reach, my little Georgia peach too soon

One thing’s on my mind, it’s watermelon time in Georgia

Well so long Detroit, so long friends

If you’re ever down in Macon, you better stop in

And meet the little girl that’s always been my whole world

I’m leaving today because it’s watermelon time in Georgia

So long Detroit, goodbye good friends

If you’re ever down in Macon, won’t you please stop in

And meet the little girl that’s always been my whole world

I’m leaving today because it’s watermelon time in Georgia