I hear the cottonwoods whisperin' above
"Tammy, Tammy, Tammy's in love"
The ole hooty-owl hooty-hoos to the dove
"Tammy, Tammy, Tammy's in love"

Does my lover feel what I feel
When he comes near?
My heart beats so joyfully
You'd think that he could hear

Wish I knew if he knew
What I'm dreaming of
Tammy, Tammy, Tammy's in love

Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, you and I know
Tammy, Tammy, can't let him go
The breeze from the bayou keeps murmuring low
"Tammy, Tammy, you love him so"

When the night is warm
Soft and warm
I long for his charms
I'd sing like a violin if I were in his arms

Wish I knew if he knew
What I'm dreaming of
Tammy, Tammy, Tammy's in love