Last Kind Words Blues

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 p'fer 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 flour, 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
 My mama told me, just before she died
 Lord, 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 outta me
 I may not see you after I cross the deep blue sea