On the day when I was born Daddy sat down and cried.
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I had the mark just as plain as day; which could not be denied.
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They say that Cain caught Abel rollin' loaded dice;
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Ace of Spades behind his ear and him not thinkin' twice.
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Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello, baby, I'm gone, good-bye
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Half a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skies
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I'm on my way, on my way.
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If all you got to live for is what you left behind,
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Get yourself a powder charge and seal that silver mine.
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Lost my boots in transit, baby, pile of smokin' leather.
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I nailed a retread to my feet and prayed for better weather.
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Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello, baby, I'm gone, good-bye
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Half a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skies
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I'm on my way, on my way.
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They say that when your ship comes in, the first man takes the sails;
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The second takes the after deck, the third the planks and rails.
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What's the point of callin' shots; this cue ain't straight in line.
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Cue ball's made of Styrofoam and no one's got the time.
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Halfstep, Mississippi uptown toodeloo Hello, baby, I'm gone, good-bye
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Half a cup of Rock and Rye. Farewell to you old Southern skies
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I'm on my way, on my way.
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Across the Rio Grandeeo, Across the lazy river.
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Mississippi Halfstep
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