| 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 |