Roll Muddy River

Roll muddy river roll on muddy river roll on
I've got a notion you'll go to the ocean alone
I've got a baby in Tennessee who's long been awaitin' for little ole me
Roll muddy river roll on muddy river roll on

New Orleans onto ole St Louis stopped in Memphis Minneapolis too
Back in Nashville I'll be through so roll muddy river roll on

Roll muddy river roll on...
[ banjo ]
I love you but just call it fate you and I are gonna separate
You'll be here but she won't wait so roll muddy river roll on

Roll muddy river roll on...
Roll muddy river roll on muddy river roll on