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