Tennessee babe (from the movie "The Alamo") Tennessee babe with a sweet-soundin' name, Dear little rose of the South. You are so sweet that the neighbours all claim - Sugar would melt in your mouth. Oh, Lisa, sweet Lisa, Just look at the way you have grown. Oh, Lisa, dear Lisa, Oh, Lisa, my baby, my darling, my own. Tennessee babe, save your dimples for me, Don't let the one get away Lisa, my darling, 'though you're only three You be a grand lady someday Oh, Lisa, sweet Lisa, Dear little rose of the South. Oh, Lisa, oh, Lisa, Sugar would melt in your mouth.