[1st verse:] I was born in Michigan And I wish and wish again That I was back in the town where I was born There's a farm in Michigan And I'd like to fish again In the river that flows beside the fields of waving corn A lonesome soul am I Here's the reason why: [Refrain:] I want to go back I want to go back I want to go back to the farm Far away from harm With a milk pail on my arm I miss the rooster The one who useter Wake me up at four A.M. I think your great big city's very pretty, nevertheless I want to be there I want to see there A certain someone full of charm That's why I wish again That I was in Michigan Down on the farm [2nd verse:] You can keep your cabarets Where they turn nights into days I'd rather be where they go to bed at nine I've been gone for seven weeks And I've lost my rosy cheeks That's the reason I'd rather have the country life for mine My thoughts are far away That's just why I say