Mississippi River Blues 2:39 Trk 4 (Bill Broonzy) Bill Broonzy - vocal & guitar, unk. piano Recorded: Chicago, March 23, 1934 Original issue Bluebird 5535/-80395-1. Album: Vol. 1 'Walk Right In' Bluebird Records 'When The Sun Goes Down'
Mississ-ippi river Is so long, deep and wide I can see my good girl Standin' on that other side
I cried an I called I could not make my baby hear Lord, I'm 'on get me a boat, woman Paddle on away from here (guitar)
Ain't it hard to love someone When they are so far from you Lord, I'm on' get me a boat and Paddle this old river blue
I went down to the landing To see if any boats were there And the fareman told me Could not find the boats nowhere (guitar)
The big boat ease up the river Are turnin' 'round an 'round Lord, I'm 'on get me a good girl Or jump overboard an drown.
