A 1861 popular song.
The sequel to the famous song “Dixie’s Land”.
Words and music by Daniel D. Emmett.
Arranged by C. S. Grafulla.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by Benjamin R. Tubb:
Lyrics
- There is a land where cotton grows
A land where milk and honey flows
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home
Chorus
I’ve got no time to tarry
I’ve got no time to stay
‘Tis a rocky road to travel
To Dixie far away
- I will climb up the highest hill
And sing your praise with right good will
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home - I’ve wander’d far both to and fro
But Dixie’s heaven here below
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home - O, list to what I’ve got to say
Freedom to me will never pay
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home - A shadow and a phantom frail
The mighty truth it must prevail
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home - In Dixie Land the fields do bloom
And color’d men have welcome room
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home - I will proclaim it loud and long
I love old Dixie right or wrong
I’m going home to Dixie
Yes! I am going home
Sung here by Fred Feild: