On the day when I was born
Daddy sat down and cried.
I had the mark just as plain as day;
Which could not be denied.
They say that Cain caught Abel
Rollin' loaded dice;
Ace of Spades behind his ear
And him not thinkin' twice.
Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo
Hello, baby, I'm gone, goodbye
Half a cup of Rock and Rye.
Farewell to you old Southern skies
I'm on my way, on my way.
Am Am/maj7 Am7 D9
Am Am/maj7 Am7 D9
If all you got to live for
Is what you left behind,
Get yourself a powder charge
And seal that silver mine.
Lost my boots in transit, babe,
A pile of smokin' leather.
I nailed a retread to my feet
And prayed for better weather.
They say that when your ship comes in,
The first man takes the sails;
The second takes the afterdeck,
The third the planks and rails
What's the point of callin' shots;
This cue ain't straight in line.
Cue ball's made of styrofoam
And no one's got the time.
Across the Rio Grandeeo, Across the lazy river.
