I'm growing tired of this big city's lights
Tired of the glamor and tired of the sights
In all my dreams I am roaming once more
Back to my home on the old river shore
I am sad and weary
Far away from home
Miss the Mississippi and you, dear
Days are dark and dreary
Everywhere I roam
Miss the Mississippi and you
Roaming the wide world over
Always alone and blue, so blue
Nothing seems to cheer me
Under heaven's dome
Miss the Mississippi and you
Memories are bringing
Happy days of your
Miss the Mississippi and you, dar
Mockingbirds are singing
Round the cabin door
Miss the Mississippi and you
Roaming the wide world over
Always alone and blue, so blue
Longing for my homeland
Muddy water shore
Miss the Mississippi and you
Mississippi River and you