I was born in a bunk
Mother died and my daddy got drunk
Left me here to die or grow

In the middle of Tobacco Road

Grew up in a dusty shack

And all I had was a-hangin' on my back
Only you know how I loathe
This place called Tobacco Road


But it's home
The only life I've ever known

Only you know how I loathe
Tobacco Road


I'm gonna leave and get a job
With the help and the grace from above
Save some money, get rich I know

Bring it back to Tobacco Road

Bring dynamite and a crane

Blow you up, start all over again
Build a town be proud to show
Give the name Tobacco Road


'Cause it's home
The only life I've ever known

Oh, I despise and disapprove you
But I love ya 'cause it's home