I was born in Renfro valley

But I drifted far away

I've been back to see the old home

And my friends of other days

Gone were old familiar faces

All the friends I used to know

Things have changed in Renfro valley

Since the days of long ago

Others on the old plantation

I can call it home no more

Other voices sing the old songs

Other children round the door

Other voices sing the old songs

When the evening sun is low

Mother sang in Renfro valley

In the days of long ago

Take me back to Renfro valley

When I'm free from earthly cares

Lay me back by dad and mother

Let me sleep forever there

When it's spring time in the mountains

And the dogwood blossoms blow

We'll be back in Renfro valley

As in days of long ago

Things have changed in Renfro valley

Since the days of long ago