My roots grow by the river

They are deeper than the sea

My people and this city

They hold and anchor me



While we sing "Hello, Ohio"

Meet me there and you will see

When I call Cincinnati

"Welcome home," she answers me



All the highways I have travelled

Run together like a song

When I cross that bridge I see

Familiar faces sing along



And the arms of the Ohio

Hold me where I long to be

When I call Cincinnati

"Welcome home," she answers me



Welcome home

Welcome home

Oh, Cincinnati

Ohio



My roots grow by the river

They are deeper than the sea

My people and this city

They hold and anchor me



While we sing "Hello, Ohio"

Meet me there and you will see

When I call Cincinnati

"Welcome home," she answers me



Welcome home

Welcome home

Oh, Cincinnati

Ohio