The Mississippi flows, a timeless tale it weaves
Steam boats churning, through the water they heave
Blues in the air, a story of the South
Nostalgia in my heart, for days gone without
The river whispers secrets, ancient and deep
Carrying dreams and sorrows, promises to keep
In the misty morning light, I see her shimmer and shine
A memory of a bygone era, a different time
Steam boats on the horizon, like ghosts from the past
Sailing down the river, memories that last
Oh Mississippi, your waters so wide
Carry me back, on a sentimental ride
River of my memories, flowing ever strong
Singing a song of the South, where I belong
Steam boats and moonlight, a romantic scene
Mississippi, you're forever in my dreams
Oh Mississippi, river of my soul
Take me back to the days of old
Steam boat on the water, a sight to behold
Mississippi, forever you hold
River of my memories, take me back home
Oh Mississippi, where the steam boats roam
River of my memories, take me back home
Oh Mississippi, where the steam boats roam
Oh Mississippi, river of my soul
Take me back to the days of old
Steam boat on the water, a sight to behold
Mississippi, forever you hold