Verso 1: Well, I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee. And I'm bound for Louisiana, my true love for to see. Well, it rained all night the day I left The weather it was dry The sun so hot I froze myself Susanna don't you cry. Oh! Susanna, oh don't you cry for me Well, I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee. Verso 2: I had a dream the other night When everything was still. I dreamed I saw Susanna She was coming down the hill. A red, red rose was in her mouth A tear was in her eye. Said I come from Alabama Now, Susanna don't you cry. Oh! Susanna, don't you cry for me Well, I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee. Outro Well, I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee. The land of Louisiana is where I want to be.