Where the sun sets in the sky And the flowers never die And friends don't pass you by That's my home Where the folk say, "How do you do?" They really mean it too Whereas mama's love is true That's my home I'm always welcome back No matter where I roam It's just a little shack But to me, it's home sweet home Where the Swanee river flows And the shady pine trees grow Then I know, I really know That's my home I'm always welcome back No matter where I roam It's just a little shack But to me, it's home sweet home Where the Swanee river flows And the shady pine trees grow And then I know, I really know That's my home, going home