I come from Alabama This old banjo on my knee I'm headed towards Louisiana For my true love to see It rained all night the day we left The weather was bone dry The sun so hot I nearly froze myself Susannah don't you cry Oh, Oh, Susannah Don't you cry for me Cause, I come from Alabama With this old banjo on my knee I had a dream the other night When everything was still I dreamt I saw my, my sweet Susannah Comin' down the hill A buckwheat cake was in her mouth And a tear was in her eye I'm coming home from the South Susannah don't you cry Oh, oh Susannah Don't you cry for me Cause I come from Alabama With this old banjo This old banjo This old banjo on my knee This old banjo, on my knee