Alexis

Album: Bang (1973)
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  • Alexis, thank you for a pleasant southern day
    Spent on the levee throwin' pennies in the bay
    And talkin 'bout the rich folks
    On the big boats that pass that way
    You were just a young girl
    I just could not stay

    Alexis, I can't remember how we met back then
    Was on my way to Atlanta, I'm on that road again
    Not really poor, had money just not to spend
    You were just a young girl, and I was in need of a friend

    Well Alexis, you always used to talk about
    Leavin your hometown, headin on south
    Maybe down to New Orleans
    And you wanted me to help you out
    But you were just a young girl and I was just a hobo
    That had my doubts

    Alexis, I did not want to, want to leave you there
    Sometimes this life we lead is so unfair
    I wanted to take you with me
    But I did not dare
    You were just a young girl and I couldn't pay your fare

    Alexis, you always used to talk about
    Leavin your hometown, headin on south
    Maybe down to New Orleans
    And you wanted me to help you out
    But you were just a young girl
    But you were just a young girl and I was just a hobo
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