Mississippi Songtext

von John Phillips

Hit it, Hal!
Early in the mornin' she hitched a ride down to Louisville
Holdin' onto a hundred dollar bill
Dressed herself like a Cajun Queen in New Orleans, baby
Yeah, she looked goo,d like a lady
Do it to me, James!

And the Mississippi river runs like molasses in the summertime
And me, you know, I don't hardly mind
Sippin' on a beer in Bourbon Street and I'm sittin' easy
Don't get me wrong, it takes a lot to please me
[name of piano player]

Have a seat, take a load off your feet, and she said "yes"
So I said, "whoo, I like your dress"
Swamps all around make you feel kinda funny, don't they, honey
She crossed her legs and looked at me funny

Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
What you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
What you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
Joseph!

Early in the mornin', she hitched a ride down to Louisville - Louisville
Holdin' onto a hundred dollar bill
Dressed herself like a Cajun Queen in New Orleans, baby
Yeah, she looked good, like a lady

And the Mississippi river, it runs like molasses in the summertime
And me, you know, I don't hardly mind
Sippin' on a beer in Bourbon Street and I'm sittin' easy
Don't get me wrong, it takes a lot to please me
Everybody sing

Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'

Have a seat, take a load off your feet, and she said "yes"
So I said, "whoo, I like your dress"
Swamps all around make you feel kinda funny, don't they, honey
She crossed her legs and looked at me funny

Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
What you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
Down on the bayou, why you never know just what you're doin'
What you're doin' ....