I cut out this morning,
To float the river down.
I know you all will miss me,
But I am Richmond bound.
Tell my girl in Roanoke,
Not to weep for me.
I'll be back to see her,
After Autumn leaves.
Tell dad that I'll miss him,
And I won't get too loud.
I didn't join the navy,
But I'll still make him proud.
Please tell our mother sorry,
Her baby had to leave.
But I will learn and do things,
That she will not believe.
Jul 30, 2013
Jul 30, 2013 at 12:24 AM UTC
I cut out this morning,
To float the river down.
I know you all will miss me,
But I am Richmond bound.
Tell my girl in Roanoke,
Not to weep for me.
I'll be back to see her,
After Autumn leaves.
Tell dad that I'll miss him,
And I won't get too loud.
I didn't join the navy,
But I'll still make him proud.
Please tell our mother sorry,
Her baby had to leave.
But I will learn and do things,
That she will not believe.
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