Last Kind Words

The last kind words I heard my daddy say
Lord, the last kind words I heard my daddy say
"If I die, if I die, in the German war
I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord"

"If I get killed, if I get killed
Please don't bury my soul"
I prefer, just leave me out
Let the buzzards eat me whole"

When you see me comin'
Look 'cross the rich man's field
If I don't bring you flowers
I'll bring you bolted meal

I went to the depot
I looked up at the stars
Cried, some train don't come
There'll be some walkin' done

Well, my mama, she told me
Just before she died
"Lord, my precious daughter
Don't you be so wild"

The Mississippi River
You know it's deep and wide
I can stand right here
See my babe from the other side

What you do to me, baby
It never gets out of me
I may not see you after
I cross the deep blue sea