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Alexis, thank you for a pleasant southern day |
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Spent on the levy throwin' pennies in the bay |
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And talkin 'bout the rich folks |
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On the big boats that pass that way |
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You were just a young girl |
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I just could not stay |
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Alexis, I can't remember how we met back then |
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Was on my way to Atlanta, now I'm on that road again |
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Not really poor, had money just not to spend |
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You were just a young girl, and I was in need of a friend |
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Alexis, you always used to talk about |
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Leavin your hometown, headin on south |
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Maybe down to New Orleans |
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And you wanted me to help you out |
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But you were just a young girl |
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And I was just a hobo... that had my doubts |
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Alexis, I did not want to... want to leave you there |
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Sometimes this life we lead is so unfair |
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I wanted to take you with me |
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But I did not dare |
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You were just a young girl and I could not pay your fare |
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Alexis, you always used to talk about |
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Leavin your hometown, headin on south |
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Maybe down to New Orleans |
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And you wanted me to help you out |
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But you were just a young girl |
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And I was just a hobo... that had my doubts |
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I had my doubts |