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I’d Jump the Mississippi

By:George Jones, Country Johnny Mathis · Source Recording: Kenny and Amanda Smith Band (2008)

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I been lonely much too long
I'd give a Yankee dime if you come back home
Honey won't you let me hold you tight
Tears keep a-fallin' my eyes are blurred
If I had the wings of a pretty little bird
I would fly back into your arms tonight

I'd jump the Mississippi deep and wide
If you was a-waitin' on the other side
Honey just to hug and hold you tight
I'd jump across and never get wet
Right there by your side I'd set
Yes indeed everything would be alright

If you would come back home to me
Make me happy like I used to be
I'd start and meet you halfway
I'd leave here and never look back
I'd run a mile in a minute flat
To get to you before the end of day

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Key E Time 4/4
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By:George Jones, Country Johnny Mathis · Source Recording:Kenny and Amanda Smith Band (2008)

Song Details

Songwriter
George JonesCountry Johnny Mathis
First Release
George Jones and Melba Montgomery (1964)
Genres
Classic Country Contemporary Bluegrass
Themes
Lost Love Rivers, Seas & Oceans States
Jam Popularity

History

Further reading: Secondhand Songs

Source Recording

Artist
Kenny and Amanda Smith Band
Album
Live and Learn cover Live and Learn (2008)
Key E Time Boom-Chuck Tempo 115 BPM Length 2:35
Musicians

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