Mississippi Girl

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Two weeks on, two weeks off I was a roughneck working on a rig in the Gulf
For the summer, in Biloxi, gonna make a little money and run
Hometown girl, Friday night, looking like Heaven in the beach fire light
I saw you, smiling and I knew I was done
I was loving every minute with you till we just ran out of time
Didn't know how bad you had me 'til I reached that Alabama line

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Bye-Bye, Mississippi Girl
I'm headed back home tonight, but I already
M-I-Double S you
Holding me tight, the Delta moon
In your eyes, so bright
Gotta get back to Mississippi, Girl

I still taste every kiss, like Tupelo honey on my lips
And I still hear you whispering, "Baby, please don't go"
Driving up the highway; wish that I could turn this car around
Seems like every license plate is from your state, and spells it out

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Bye-Bye, Mississippi Girl
I'm headed back home tonight, but I already
M-I-Double S you
Holding me tight, the Delta moon
In your eyes, so bright
Gotta get back to Mississippi, Girl

Got all the way to Huntsville, past the exit by the rocket ship
Turned around, I'm counting down the miles 'til I'm in Mississippi.

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Bye-Bye, Mississippi Girl
I'm coming to you tonight, 'cuz I already
M-I-Double S you
Holding me tight, the Delta moon
In your eyes, so bright
Gotta get back to Mississippi, Girl