I left the best part of texas in tennessee

She followed me there from amarillo
She helped me chase all my dreams
I left her crying on her pillow
Weeping like a weeping willow
I left the best part of texas in tennessee

She loved those old smokey mountains
Those high rolling plains kept calling me
At night I dream about her
Back home just ain't home without her
I left the best part of texas in tennessee

That old lone star sure is lonesome tonight
That old full moon sure ain't shining quite so bright
She's no where to be seen as far as I can see

That old high plains wind sure can chill youawa
I left the best part of texas in tennessee