Way down in Columbus, Georgia I wished i was back in Tennessee Way down in Columbus Stockade Friends all turned their backs on me Go and leave me if you wish to Never let me cross your mind If in your heart you love another Leave your darling, I don't mind Last night as I lay sleeping I was dreaming you were in my arms When I awoke I saw I was mistaken I was peering through the bars Go and leave me if you wish to Never let me cross your mind If in your heart you love another Leave your darling, I don't mind A ya zain a ya zain A ya zain el 'agibeen Ya ward ya ward Imfatah bain il basateen A ya zain a ya zain A ya zain el 'agibeen Ya ward ya ward Imfatah bain il basateen Many night with you I've rambled Many an hour with you I've spent And I thought I had your heart forever And now I find it's only lent Go and leave me if you wish to Never let me cross your mind If in your heart you love another Leave your darling, I don't mind Go and leave me if you wish to Never let me cross your mind If in your heart you love another Leave your darling, I don't mind A ya zain a ya zain A ya zain el 'agibeen Ya ward ya ward Imfatah bain il basateen