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 the time
I long to be in the presence of your soft flowing 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 treasure I can't be without

Mississippi River I love you
You're the sweetest girl
A boy ever knew