And it's a sweet dream that keeps me close to you, dear And it's a sad thing that we're apart, I'm blue, dear And there are times when I, I thank the heavens up above When I'm with the one that I love Now there are diamonds that some men long to see And they may shine, but not bright enough for me I wouldn't take no more, this whole world decked in gold For a night with my Tennessee rose Take this love I'm giving, for it's truly the last good-bye The gift I hold is believing that you will always be mine Instrumental Take this love I'm giving, for it's truly the last good-bye The gift I hold is believing that you will always be mine Well it's a sweet dream that keeps me close to you And it's a sad thing that we're apart, I'm blue, dear And there are times when I, that only heaven knows How I love my Tennessee rose Only my Tennessee rose Oo-ooo, Oo-ooo-ooo Oo-ooo, Oo-ooo, Ooo-ooo