Well I come from Alabama With my banjo on my knee And I'm bound for Louisiana My true love for to see Well it rained all night the day I left The weather it was dry The sun so hot I froze myself Susanna, don't you cry Oh! Susanna Oh, don't you cry for me Well I come from Alabama With my banjo on my knee ♪ I had a dream the other night When every thing was still I dreamed I saw Susanna She was coming down the hill Her red, red rose was in her mouth The tear was in her eye Said I come from Alabama Now Susanna, don't you cry Oh! Susanna Don't you cry for me Well I come from Alabama With my banjo on my knee ♪ Well I've come from Alabama With my banjo on my knee The land of Louisiana somewhere I want to be