Alexis

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 can't remember how we met back then
 Was on my way to Atlanta, now I'm 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