Sit ya down beside us and we'll take ya back a while
Marchin' down through Georgia and a-countin' every mile
A handsome boy was John McGuire
He set a hundred hearts on fire
When he was marchin' through Georgia
Don't look away, Georgia
Don't look away, Georgia
Annie from Atlanta said, "Why, John, you're lookin' thin
Army cookin' don't compare with mine, so come on in"
She baked him such a tasty pie
He somehow couldn't say goodbye
Life was rosy until he heard her say
"Dear John, dear John, please name the weddin' day
Dear John, the judge lives just across the way"
Said John, "I think it's time I went back to join my regiment
I'm just marchin' through Georgia"
Don't look away, Georgia
Don't look away, Georgia
Phoebe down in Phoenix said, "My home's in such a state
I could use a handyman to help me decorate"
To help a lady was no crime
He stayed around 'til summertime
Life was rosy until he heard her say
"Dear John, dear John, please name the weddin' day
Dear John, the judge lives just across the way"
Said John, "I think it's time I went back to join my regiment
I'm just marchin' through Georgia"
Don't look away, Georgia
Don't look away, Georgia
Susie from Savannah said, "I'm far too young for you"
But her lips were rosy and her eyes were baby blue
Said John, "I kinda like this town
McGuire, it's time to settle down"
Life was rosy 'cause soon he heard her say
She said, "Dear John, dear John, please name the weddin' day
Dear John, the judge lives just across the way"
A warnin' we must give to you
You see what big blue eyes can do
When you go marchin' through Georgia
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