Mississippi River I love you
you're the sweetest girl a boy ever knew
I can't wait to be back in your arms
and to feel the wonder of your charms

I'm catching a greyhound at eight tonight
I want to see your beauty at first light
I'm thinking about you all he time
I want to see your flowing flowered line

no longer can I be far from you
you're the only girl for this boy so true
Mississippi River I'm in no doubt
you're the girl I can't be without

Mississippi River I love you
and this boy wants to be close to you
Mississippi River I love you
you're the sweetest girl a boy ever knew