Tell 'Em About Me (10-28-25) - Ethel Waters

At the railroad station

My heart was filled with pain

My best pal, his best gal

Got tickets for the evening train!

While thinkin' of Mammy and old Uncle Ned

As I stepped to the gate, I said:

Tell 'em about me, brown baby

When you reach Tennessee

In the town where I’m longing to be

More than few hungry hearts

Longing for those southern parts

Wish they had what it takes to go home!

Every chick, every child

Greets you with a welcome smile

So in the wake of your good times, think of me!

'Cause what goes up must come down

Soon I’ll be Dixie-bound

When you reach Tennessee

Tell 'em about me!

What goes up must come down

Soon I’ll be Dixie-bound

When you reach Tennessee

Tell 'em about me