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Catfish John Lyrics - Singles - Old & In The Way

Mama said, "Don't go near that river" 

"Don't be hanging round old Catfish John" 

Come the morning I'd always be there 

Walking in his footsteps in the sweet Delta dawn 

 

Take me back to another morning (note 1) 

To a time so long ago 

When the sweet magnolia blossomed (note 2) 

Cotton fields were white as snow 

 

Catfish John was a river hobo 

Lived and died by the river's bend 

Looking back I still remember 

I was proud to be his friend 

 

[chorus] 

 

Born a slave in the town of Richmond (note 3) 

Traded for a chestnut mare 

Lord, he never spoke in anger 

Though his load was hard to bear 

 

[chorus] 

 

[chorus] 

Walking in his footsteps in the sweet Delta dawn 

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