Cat. #0483 (MFH #646) - As sung by Mr. John Mullins, Springfield, Missouri on May 22, 1960
VERSE 1
Tennessee Long Legs was his name
He stood taller than sugar cane
Makin' his tracks in history
Th man from Tennessee
VERSE 2
Well, Tennessee Long Legs was a man
Who grew as tall as a fella can
With legs so long I've heard it said
A river boat was his bed
VERSE 3
A little short fellow asked Tennessee
Tell, me how long should a mans legs be
Tennessee answered with a frown,
Long enough t' reach th ground
VERSE 4
Government made him a revenue man
They said, Tennessee do th best you can
He took a little stroll through Kentucky hills
A kickin' over all their stills
VERSE 5
An' to this day in Tennessee
When some tall fella, you chance to see
If he stands taller than most of men
He's some of Long Legs kin
Th man from Tennessee
Mr. Mullins said he wrote this song.