My Mississippi

(Jeff Bates/Kenny Beard/Dave Loggins)
 I traded a '57 Chevy for my first guitar
 And Daddy said I was crazy 'cause that was a helluva car
 When I played "Love Me Tender" on that Fender
 And the music came pourin' out of my hands and heart
 He knew it was worth it and so did I
 'Cause sometimes, some things don't have a price
 So, I learned to play all my heroes' songs
 And I finally got around to writin' a few of my own
 The songs got better, I put a band together
 And we played our first gig at a little club in McComb
 When I walked on stage and opened my mouth
 I started to sing and you came pouring out
 Ooh, ooh Mississippi
 You know how hard it was for me to leave
 Ooh, ooh Mississippi
 I miss you I hope you miss me
 My Mississippi
 So, I packed my Delta dreams and came to Music City
 Brought a whole lot of me, a little Presley and some Twitty
 I came here to make it but if I don't I can take it
 Just as long as I have you with me
 I know I'm gonna be strong enough
 'Cause I've got your mud in my blood
 Ooh, ooh Mississippi
 You know how hard it was for me to leave
 Ooh, ooh Mississippi
 I miss you I hope you miss me
 My Mississippi
 You know I have four first loves
 That car, this guitar and the girl that broke my heart
 And you...
 Mississippi
 You know how hard it was for me to leave
 Ooh, ooh Mississippi
 I miss you I hope you miss me
 (My Mississippi)
 My Mississippi
 My Mississippi
 (My Mississippi)
 My Mississippi