On the day when I was born
Daddy sat down and cried.
I had the mark just as plain as day;
Which could not be denied.
They say that Cain caught Abel
Rollin' loaded dice;
Ace of Spades behind his ear
And him not thinkin' twice.
Refrain:
Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo
Hello, baby, I'm gone, goodbye
Half a cup of Rock and Rye.
Farewell to you old Southern skies
I'm on my way, on my way.
If all you got to live for
Is what you left behind,
Get yourself a powder charge
And seal that silver mine.
Lost my boots in transit, babe,
pile of smokin' leather.
I nailed a retread to my feet
And prayed for better weather.
Refrain
They say that when your ship comes in,
The first man takes the sails;
The second takes the afterdeck,
The third the planks and rails
What's the point of callin' shots;
This cue ain't straight in line.
Cue ball's made of styrofoam
And no one's got the time.
Refrain
Across the Rio Grandeeo, Across the lazy river...
...repeat as desired
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