Mississippi
John Phillips
- written by John Phillips
- as recorded by John Phillips on his 1970 self-titled album (Dunhill 50077)
- single (Dunhill 4236) released May 16, 1970
- entered the Billboard Top 40 the week of June 20, 1970 and
stayed for 7 weeks, peaking at #32 the week of July 18, 1970
Hit it, Hal
{Drums: Hal Blaine
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 good, like a lady
Do it to me, James
{Dobro: James Burton
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
Have a seat an` take a load off your feet, and she said "Yes"
So I said, "I like your dress"
Swamps all around make ya 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`
Joseph
{Bass: Joe Osborn
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, "I like your dress"
Swamps all around make ya 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`)
Down on the bayou, why, you never know just what you`re doin`
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