Mississippi Lyrics - The Mamas & The Papas

Hit it, Hal 

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 

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 

[Repeat until fade] 

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')