Dixieland Delight – English Lyrics

• By: Alabama

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking about learning English? Why not start with a song that's a true slice of American culture? Alabama's 'Dixieland Delight' is more than just a catchy tune; it's a story about Southern life, love, and the beauty of the countryside. Through its lyrics, you can learn descriptive vocabulary related to nature and emotions, all while enjoying a classic country-rock melody. The song's journey from a hit single to a beloved college football anthem also offers a fascinating glimpse into regional American traditions.

[English]

♪ Rollin' down a Backwoods ♪

♪ Tennessee byway ♪

♪ One arm on the wheel ♪

♪ Holdin' my lover with the other ♪

♪ A sweet, soft, southern thrill ♪

♪ Worked hard all week ♪

♪ Got a little jingle ♪

♪ On a Tennessee Saturday night ♪

♪ Couldn't feel better ♪

♪ I'm together ♪

♪ With my Dixieland delight ♪

♪ Spend my dollar ♪

♪ Parked in a holler 'neath ♪

♪ The mountain moonlight ♪

♪ Hold her uptight ♪

♪ Make a little lovin' ♪

♪ A little turtle dovin' ♪

♪ On a Mason-Dixon night ♪

♪ Fits my life, oh, so right ♪

♪ My Dixieland delight ♪

♪ White-tail buck deer ♪

♪ Munchin' on clover ♪

♪ Red-tail hawk sittin' on a limb ♪

♪ Chubby old groundhog ♪

♪ Croakin' bullfrog ♪

♪ Free as the feelin' in the wind ♪

♪ Home-grown country girl ♪

♪ Gonna give me a whirl ♪

♪ On a Tennessee Saturday night ♪

♪ Lucky as a seven ♪

♪ Livin' in Heaven ♪

♪ With my Dixieland delight ♪

♪ Spend my dollar ♪

♪ Parked in a holler 'neath ♪

♪ The mountain moonlight ♪

♪ Hold her uptight ♪

♪ Make a little lovin' ♪

♪ A little turtle dovin' on ♪

♪ A Mason-Dixon night ♪

♪ Fits my life, oh, so right ♪

♪ My Dixieland delight ♪

♪ Spend my dollar ♪

♪ Parked in a holler 'neath ♪

♪ The mountain moonlight ♪

♪ Hold her uptight ♪

♪ Make a little lovin' ♪

♪ A little turtle dovin' on ♪

♪ A Mason-Dixon night ♪

♪ Fits my life, oh, so right ♪

♪ My Dixieland delight ♪

♪ Rollin' down a backwoods ♪

♪ Tennessee byway ♪

♪ One arm on the wheel ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rollin' /ˈroʊlɪn/ B1	verb - to move or cause to move in a circular course
thrill /θrɪl/ B2	noun - a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡl/ B1	noun - a light ringing sound
moonlight /ˈmuːnlaɪt/ B2	noun - the light of the moon
lovin' /ˈlʌvɪn/ A2	verb - to love or show affection
whirl /wɜːrl/ B2	verb - to move rapidly around and around
deer /dɪr/ A1	noun - a large animal that eats grass and leaves
hawk /hɔːk/ B1	noun - a bird of prey known for its keen eyesight
groundhog /ˈɡraʊndhɔɡ/ B2	noun - a large burrowing rodent
bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɔɡ/ B2	noun - a large frog known for its deep croak
country /ˈkʌntri/ A2	noun - a nation with its own government
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A2	adjective - having good fortune
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A2	noun - a place regarded as the abode of God and the angels
fits /fɪts/ B1	verb - to be of the right shape and size for someone or something
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable