Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioOne more hour and I'll be homeClose my eyes and rest my bonesCan't be more than a father's soulFrom Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, where the river windsAcross the Mason and the Nixon lineHeaven waits for me, I knowCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioI guess perhaps the memories got too strongGrabbed me by the heartstrings and pulled me homeI got to thinking backAbout some friends I know inCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioI walked halfway from LouisvilleNow there she lies at the foot of the hillShining like a jewel in the valley belowCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, where the river windsAcross the Mason and the Nixon lineHeaven waits for me, I knowCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati, where the river windsAcross the Mason and the Nixon lineHeaven waits for me, I know