Way down in the state of Florida, Florida,
Where the old Swannee River flows
Where my sunshine is waiting for me
Way down where the orange tree grows

In my mind I can see the palm trees waiving while the moon is shining so bright
I know she loved me, and her heart was breaking, the night we said goodbye

Way down in the state of Florida, Florida,
Where the old Swannee River flows
Where my sunshine is waiting for me, for me
Way down where the orange tree grows

I want to go back to see my darling and I wonder if she’s still free
To me she’s dear and sweet as honey, and will she be waiting for me?

Way down in the state of Florida, Florida,
Where the old Swannee River flows
Where my sunshine is waiting for me, for me
Way down where the orange tree grows

… As my sunshine is waiting for me, for me,
Way down where the orange tree grows.