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, good-bye
Half a cup of rock and rye. farewell to you old southern skies
I�m on my way, on my way.
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, baby, pile of smokin� leather.
I nailed a retread to my feet and prayed for better weather.
Halfstep, mississippi uptown toodeloo hello, baby, i�m gone, good-bye
Half a cup of rock and rye. farewell to you old southern skies
I�m on my way, on my way.
They say that when your ship comes in, the first man takes the sails;
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.
Halfstep, mississippi uptown toodeloo hello, baby, i�m gone, good-bye
Half a cup of rock and rye. farewell to you old southern skies
I�m on my way, on my way.
Across the rio grandeeo, across the lazy river.