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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