You come across the James River

For a needle and a spoon

But would you come across the James River

To be my woman again?

To be my woman again?



You come across that Old Lee Bridge

For a dollar fifty in change

But would you come across the James River

For this heart of gold?

For this heart of gold?



You go and work for Mrs. Kitty

For a decent rate of pay

But would you come across the James River

To be my woman again?

To be my woman again?



You keep a pistol in your left boot

A brush and comb in your purse

But would you come across the James River

To be my woman again?

To be my woman again