"Swanee River" ("Old Folks At Home") is a song originally performed by Christy's Minstrels, covered by The Chipmunks, in The Alvin Show episode Overworked Alvin and is a part of the Sing Again with The Chipmunks and The Chipmunks 20 All Time Golden Greats albums.
Lyrics
Dave: Boys, how would ya like to do something southern? Alvin: You mean like fried chicken? Theodore: Or cornpone? Simon: Or ham hocks? Dave: Nah, I mean a southern song. Alvin: Wonderful you all. Theodore: Well, hush my mouth. Simon: Love the cotton-pickin' south. Let's go! The Chipmunks: Way down upon the Swanee River Far, far away That's where my heart is going ebber That's where the old folks stay All the world is sad and weary Everywhere I roam Oh, mama, how my heart grows weary Far from the old folks at home! Alvin: Say Dave, can you tell me why does a chicken cross the street? Dave: I don't know Alvin. Why does a chicken cross the street? Alvin: Go get on the other side. Simon & Theodore: Hahahahahaha The Chipmunks: All the world is sad and weary Everywhere I roam Oh, mama, how my heart grows weary Far from the old folks at home! Old, folks, at, home!