Mississippi River Blues Songtext
von Leon Redbone

Oh the Mississippi River
With water so deep and wide
My thoughts of you keep rising
Just like an evening tide
I′m just like a seagull
That's left the sea
All your muddy waters
Keep on calling me


Gonna pack my grip and head that way
You′ll see me hanging 'round again someday
'Cause I know that′s the only way to lose
The Mississippi River blues

I′ve often ridden on your bosom
From Memphis down to New Orleans
Leaning over muddy waters
Flowing through familiar scenes
And when I hear the whistle
Of an old steamboat
Down the Mississippi River
Again I'm going to float


Gonna pack my grip and head that way
You′ll see me hanging 'round again someday
′Cause I know that's the only way to lose
The Mississippi River blues